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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 2

how to deal with agoraphobia?

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Exposure Therapy!: If u learn 2 avoid what u fear &amp; u have many fears, your life can get very restricted. Facing your fears using systematic method -esp Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy- is powerful. Watch a skilled anxiety expert guide someone face her fears (exposure), while helping her become aware of AND change the thoughts feeding the avoidance behaviors (cognitive therapy component): http://youtu.be/wE5F-FjbTRk

Question 3

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 4

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 5

what are the most common causes of agoraphobia?

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Fear of panic attack: Experts are not completely sure what the exact causes of agoraphobia are. Most believe that they are a result of physical and/or psychological factors. People with agoraphobia often fear having a panic attack in public and not being able to get to safety.  Fear of embarassment is often a factor in agoraphobia, leading to staying home rather then out and about.

Question 6

is there a way to support someone with agoraphobia?

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Patience and support: Be patient and do not try to force the person with this phobia. Realize that with time and the right help they can get better. Yor patience and support is what they need for the time being.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: agoraphobia?

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Fear No Escape: Agoraphobia is a fear of being unable to escape a situation in the event of a panic attack.  People who suffer from panic disorder with agoraphobia often avoid crowds, wide-open environments, confined spaces, or travel. Exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring are the best treatments since they target the panic attacks directly related to agoraphobia. Adjunctive medications can also be helpful.

Question 8

need expert help here. what are the symptoms of agoraphobia?

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Fear of going: Out in public places leading to more and more reclusive life style.

Question 9

if someone is suffering from agoraphobia, what would the dr do?

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Medication + Therapy: Cognitive behavior therapy helps. So do medications like zoloft, prozac, paxil, (paroxetine) ... Or a combination of both.

Question 10

can you overcome agoraphobia?

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YES, but first...: You must really want to because you'll need to face your fear! this will likely make you very uncomfortable at times. Just thinking about it might get you panicked. But keep these points in mind: (a)you can take baby steps toward your goal. (b)there are experts who can help you come up with a plan + coach you through it. (c)doing the work, you'll gradually diminish your fear and expand your world.

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