i have some fears that i need to deal with. shutting me behind a closed door or small room or restrained will trigger a panic attacks and i usually end up hurting myself. fear of heights, water, and bridges. driving over the Mackinaw Bridge was, well nerve wracking. it.
for me, it's not so much "conquering" my fear, but a matter of controlling it. i try not to be in a position to encounter my fears, know where the bridges are, don't go in the water, don't climb things or avoid being trapped. if i can't avoid it, i try psyching myself up, working through what could go wrong and why it won't go wrong. meditating and breathing exercises. if someone tries to restrain me (especially if they surprise me) i will strike out and hit them.