Treatment For Agoraphobia
The goal of treatment is to help you function effectively. The success of treatment usually depends on the severity of the phobia.
Systematic desensitization is a technique used to treat phobias. You are asked to relax, then imagine the things that cause the anxiety, working from the least fearful to the most fearful. Gradual exposure to the real-life situation also been used with success to help people overcome their fears.
Anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications are often...
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Living with Agoraphobia
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Agoraphobia Symptoms
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Eileen Bailey on Agoraphobia
What is Agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is one type of anxiety disorder that limits the places and situations a person feels comfortable and safe. A... Read more »
Panic disorder with agoraphobia
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Agoraphobia; Anxiety disorder- agoraphobiaPreventionEarly treatment of panic disorder can often prevent agoraphobia.ReferencesTaylor CT, Pollack MH,... Read more »
Panic disorder with agoraphobia
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Agoraphobia; Anxiety disorder- agoraphobiaTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to help you feel and function better. The success of treatment usually... Read more »
Agoraphobia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prevention As with other panic disorders, prevention may not be possible. Early intervention may reduce the severity of the condition. ... Read more »
Agoraphobia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Agoraphobia is a fear of being in places where help might not be available. It usually involves fear of crowds, bridges, or of being outside alone. ... Read more »
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