Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is the intense fear of situations that may be difficult or embarrassing to leave. People with this phobia worry that they will not be able to get somewhere safe.
They often worry about having a panic attack or panic symptoms like dizziness, vomiting, loss of control, or difficulty breathing.
Sufferers usually fear large places like malls, theaters, grocery stores, or parks. They also fear large crowds or places where they feel trapped like traveling on a plane, driving in rush hour traffic, being on a bridge, or visiting the doctor.
Usually, a person with agoraphobia can articulate what they fear or where they fear it even when they realize the fear may be unrealistic.
Although, sometimes they only know that they have a sense of dread. The person will begin to avoid the situations where he or she feels uncomfortable.
Agoraphobia can worsen without treatment; in some extreme cases, the person can become trapped in his or her own home because he or she is too fearful to leave without a trusted companion with them and in some cases even this is not possible.
Like other anxiety disorders, agoraphobia can be treated with medication and/or addressed with therapy and group support. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has proven to work very well for agoraphobia.




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