Agoraphobia Learning Center

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Agoraphobia is fear of being in places where help might not be available, typically fear of crowds, bridges, or of being outside alone.

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Symptoms
Fear of being alone; Fear of losing control in a public place; Fear of being in places where escape might be difficult;...
Causes
Agoraphobia often accompanies another anxiety disorder, such as panic disorder or a specific phobia. If it occurs with ...
Tests
The individual may have a history of phobias, or family, friends, or the affected person may tell the health care provi...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to help the phobic person function effectively. The success of treatment usually depends upon ...
Drugs
The benzodiazepines have the disadvantage of increasing the symptoms of agoraphobia when they are withdrawn, as well as...
Alternative Therapies
Although insight-oriented therapies have generally been considered relatively ineffective in treating agoraphobia, a re...
Risk Factors
  • Female Gender
  • Panic Disorder
  • Stress, Psychological
Complications
Some phobias may affect job performance or social functioning.
Prevention
As with other panic disorders, prevention may not be possible. Early intervention may reduce the severity of the condit...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms suggestive of agoraphobia develop.

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