Hi. I am new to this site. I found it via Google and also noticed the NHS guidelines for phobia mentioned this website too. I am in my 40s. Since I was a child I have had fear of heights. Whilst I am still scared of heights, it doesnt have a huge negative impact on my life. In last 5 years, my phobia has developed to also specifically fear driving over big bridges, esp motorway bridges. Or big bridge such as Dartford crossing. A couple of years ago I had strong anxiety reaction (panic attack) when driving over bridge to my Mums. At that time I was in a very stressful job which involved driving across a huge bridge whilst also supporting a lady who herself had extreme anxiety about travelling and could grab others when they were driving if she felt overwhelmed. Much of those drives included me being on high alert. So, all in all - my life became more limited as I find now there are 2 important locations - my mums and also a nearby city - that I can't drive to. Over last few days I took kids away and went to a beautiful area camping. On way, I'd found drive hard but did it. On way back I had total panic attack. I was only 30 mins from home and my husband had to come and get me. What a fool I feel. And upset this phobia has taken such a hold. I am not sure what to do now. I have tried CBT with trainee therapist via IAPT in my area. I felt that made it worse as I attempted a big bridge drive and had major panic attack which didnt really help prove her theory that the level of danger was not as accurate in my head as in reality - a panic attack whilst driving at 70mph is not safe. So anyway.... i am rambling!!! I hope to find some support in tbe group and be of support to others. 😁