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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. |
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Symptoms
Anxiety or panic attack (acute severe anxiety; Becoming housebound for prolonged periods of time; Dependence on other...
Causes
Agoraphobia often accompanies another anxiety disorder, such as panic disorder or a specific phobia. If it occurs wit...
Tests
The individual may have a history of phobias. Family, friends, or the affected person may tell the health care provid...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to help you function effectively. The success of treatment usually depends on the severity o...
Drugs
Medications that have been used with patients diagnosed with agoraphobia include the benzodiazepine tranquilizers, th...
Alternative Therapies
CBT is regarded as the most effective psychotherapeutic treatment for agoraphobia. The specific CBT approach that see...
Complications
Some phobias may affect job performance. People with this disorder may become housebound for years, which is likely t...
Prevention
As with other panic disorders, prevention may not be possible. Early intervention may reduce the severity of the cond...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of agoraphobia.
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