Question 1

is there a big link between agoraphobia and alcoholism?

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Possibly: Alcoholism is a disease, agoraphibia is an anxiety disorder. Not everyone with alcoholism has agoraphobia and vis-versa. Many people with alcoholism have an anxiety disorder, so there is a link between the two. Both problems need to be addressed for successful recovery. Treating agoriphobia alone without getting help for the alcoholism will unlikely be successful.

Question 2

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 3

which medicine can help with my agoraphobia?

Accepted Answer

SSRI's: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors combined with cognitive behavioral therapy can be an effective approach for agoraphobia.

Question 4

how can i help treat my terrible agoraphobia?

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Find a psychologist: Or counselor 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.  Check www.Bcia.Org and www.Aapb.Org for qualified professionals.

Question 5

what can cause agoraphobia to last for years?

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Agoraphobia: The more we reinforce something the stronger it becomes.  Avoiding social situations brings the illusion of relief and reinforces it.  See a mental help professional, perhaps through HT.  He/she can help you develop a gradual plan to overcome this and perhaps a friend can help you implement it.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

is it possible to full recover from agoraphobia?

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Agoraphobia: Sure, with proper treatment utilizing cognitive behavior therapy & medications if warranted.

Question 7

can you tell me what could i do about agoraphobia?

Accepted Answer

Recommend Therapy.: Cognitive behavioral therapy or exposure can be helpful. Psychiatric medications are sometimes indicated as well.

Question 8

what can cause agoraphobia and why won't it go away?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Agoraphobia is a fear of open spaces, especially crowded ones. In severe cases patients are unable to leave home. It is often associated with panic disorder. The causes are unknown, probably a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It CAN be treated with proper psychotherapy however, with supporting medications, but an experienced therapist and a long treatment time are needed.

Question 9

what is panic disorder with agoraphobia?

Accepted Answer

Panic & agoraphobia: Panic disorder with agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder.  In it there are discrete episodes of intense fear peaking within 10 min and dissipating within 30 min. Also there is fear of situations which might be hard to escape or where help may not be available --also fear of crowds, bridges & being outside alone. Panic includes physical sx like shortness of breath, tachycardia, chest pain, etc.

Question 10

can you tell me if alcoholism is a disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is ...: Just like diabetes and many other conditions, a person can develop alcoholism either because it runs in their family, or because they are exposed to other people, situations or environments that lead them to develop unhealthy behaviors.

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