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whats the best treatment for agoraphobia?

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Therapy, meds: Agoraphobia, or fear of crowds (literally of the marketplace) is amenable to treatment with psychotherapy and/or medications, including ssris and others. Discuss a referral with your pcp; depending on comfort level, they or a mental health provider can discuss medication options in addition to therapy.

Question 2

what is agoraphobia ?

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See below: Agoraphobia was considered part of Panic Disorder but now is considered a separate illness, although frequently accompanied by panic attacks. It is fear of being incapacitated in certain situations and avoidance of such situations or having severe anxiety about them.
Examples:Fear of crowds, shopping malls, driving,being away from home, Drs. office,flying, See&gt;http://bit.ly/1i1tLgP

Question 3

how can i cure agoraphobia?

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Find a psychologist: Or counselor/therapist who treats anxiety.  The most effective treatment for anxiety is relaxation training coupled with cognitive therapy that helps you modify the thoughts, perceptions and beliefs that trigger the anxiety.  Learning to calm your body and your mind & accept uncertainty is the key.  Biofeedback helps learn relaxation (www.Bcia.Org and www.Aapb.Org).

Question 4

what are symptoms of agoraphobia?

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Agoraphobia: Agoraphobia often is art of panic disorder. Agoraphobia is the fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or in which help might not be available in the event of a panic attack. Those suffering from agoraphobia try to avoid being in public, crowded places, or traveling by public transport. If untreated, those with agoraphobia may stop leaving from their house at all.

Question 5

what are the causes of agoraphobia?

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See mental health: There could be many causes and it is to serious and debilitating to put off.  See a mental health professional right away.

Question 6

how do i know if i have agoraphobia?

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Agoraphobia: Agoraphobia is technically "fear of open spaces."  more often, it's fear of situations you think might cause you to panic.  It often happens in people who have panic disorder, who fear leaving their homes lest they have a panic attack.  These people find it hard to feel safe in any public place, especially those which are crowded or where exit would be difficult. See a psychiatrist about yourself.

Question 7

how can i best deal with agoraphobia?

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Anxious: Relaxation exercises, life style changes, & building good social support system. Cognitive behavior therapy helps.

Question 8

what medication is best for  agoraphobia?

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SSRIs: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like zoloft, paxil, (paroxetine) Prozac are the first line of treatment.

Question 9

what are the early stages of agoraphobia?

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Isolation: Agoraphobia is a fear of being outside a "safe" environment usually due to panic attacks. In severe cases, someone can become completely house bound, because they are afraid they will have a panic attack. Panic attacks may occur for no reason, but are generally borne out of extreme anxiety or fear. By definition, a panic attack includes physical symptoms.

Question 10

is it possible to recover from agoraphobia?

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Yes: Best bet is to do desensitization therapy with a good cognitive behavioral therapist who has experience at treating anxiety  disorders.

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