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.
Agoraphobia often accompanies another anxiety disorder, such as panic disorder or a specific phobia. If it occurs with panic disorder, it usually starts in a person's 20s, and women are affected more often than men.
Breanna hadn't left her home in months; she felt safe within the walls of her house but was frustrated with her inability to go out into... Read more »
Until relatively recently the concept of agoraphobia was centered almost exclusively on fear and avoidance of public places and panic was... Read more »
The term rebound anxiety is nearly always used to refer to the difficulties many people have when attempting to withdraw from certain... Read more »
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Prevention As with other panic disorders, prevention may not be possible. Early intervention may reduce the severity of the condition. ... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The goal of treatment is to help you function effectively. The success of treatment usually depends on the severity of the phobia. Systematic... Read more »
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Anxiety or panic attack ( acute severe anxiety) Becoming housebound for prolonged periods of time ... Read more »
Seroquel XR, a drug used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, may help ease symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), researchers say.... Read more »
Drugmaker AstraZeneca has asked European regulators to approve Seroquel XR for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). This request... Read more »