What this can feel like
- Fear of fainting, acting strangely, panicking or not coping.
- Monitoring thoughts, feelings or body sensations closely.
- Avoiding situations where control feels uncertain.
Phobias & Panic
Fear of losing control
Fear of losing control can appear in panic, anxiety, trauma responses or intrusive thought patterns.
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Understanding the difficulty
What does this mean clinically?
Fear of losing control often occurs within panic, anxiety, trauma or obsessive patterns. A person may fear fainting, acting unpredictably, becoming overwhelmed or being unable to escape. Assessment explores what ‘losing control’ means to that person, the sensations and situations that trigger it, and the behaviours used to prevent it.
How it can affect daily life
- The person may avoid responsibility, travel, social situations or being alone.
- Reassurance and checking may increase.
- Confidence in normal feelings and sensations may decrease.
How therapy can help
- Understand what control means in the person's fear pattern.
- Build steadier responses to uncertainty and activation.
- Support daily functioning through practical steps.
Anchor-Based Approach
How ABA strengthens the treatment plan
ABA identifies destabilised anchors and creates trackable behaviours that build stability over time.
The framework connects the clinical formulation to focused priorities, practical strategies and change that can be examined in everyday life.
What meaningful progress looks like
Progress is not limited to feeling better during a session. It is reflected in greater freedom, steadier functioning, less avoidance and a stronger ability to respond differently when the old pattern is activated.
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