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what is it called if  fear of crowds?

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Agoraphobia: Agoraphobia is thought of as a fear of public places or crowds. One feels out of control in crowded places with ever increasing anxiety often leading to a panic attack. The logical consequence of this anxiety is to avoid such places and gradually one's world becomes smaller and smaller, even to the point of never leaving home. It can be a devastating illness, but there is treatment.  Seek help.

Question 2

new fear of crowds, help!?

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Found a Couple Names: Desensitization or exposure therapy focuses on changing your response to the object or situation that you fear, and may be helpful for specific phobias. Gradual, repeated exposure to the cause of your phobia may help you learn to conquer the anxiety. For example, if you're afraid of crowds, you would start by imagining crowds, then being in a store, then going to a busy mall, then joining a crowd.

Question 3

new fear of crowds, arose at age 55?

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Agoraphobia at 55: Onset of agoraphobia or fear of crowds occurs from the early twenties to early thirties.  Recent studies have shown a linkage between agoraphobia and difficulties with spatial orientation.  As we age difficulties with spatial orientation can occur and one might hypothesize that someone age 55 could develop new onset agoraphobia.  This is highly theoretical and more research is necessary.

Question 4

getting over fear of crowds for holiday?

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Exposure to crowds: If you need brief treatment of a crowd phobia / near-phobia, you could consult a behavioral therapist to expose you to slowly increasing levels of crowd-related stimuli. They will give you coping skills and will personally support you as well. If you have no time at all, consult your physician about *temporary* anxiolytic pills. Then exposure therapy when you have time.

Question 5

how to get over a fear of crowds?

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Treat agoraphobia: Consult with a psychologist competent in treating agoraphobia with a cognitive-behavioral approach. Try and find someone who uses a structured step by step treatment program. You will be trained to master techniques that will help you manage your anxiety and re-establish your sense of control.

Question 6

agoraphobia: fear of crowds or fear of open spaces?

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Fear of both: Agoraphobia was initially characterized as a fear of open spaces. Currently, it is an anxiety disorder where a sufferer is afraid of  difficult, or embarrassing situations from which he cannot escape, or obtain enough assistance or reassurance to feel secure. It is often related to panic disorder where the sufferer may be so fearful of panic attacks to the point of becoming unable to leave home.

Question 7

how to get over a fear of crowds when i am the speaker?

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Practice a lot: Public speaking is difficult if you are shy, or unsure of the topic or material that is being presented. Practice in front of a mirror, or a familiar person first, carry notes in case you "get stuck", and pick one person out of your audience to address with eye contact which will "eliminate the crowd" and ease the anxiety..

Question 8

how can i get rid of my fear of crowds x?

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Psychotherapy or EFT: Psychotherapy can be very helpful with that. It will assist u in exploring any underlying issues & provide u specific training in various techniques to loosen up such fear; eft (emotional freedom technique) is a self help tool (www.Eftuniverse.Com) based on energy psychology that is proving to be very effective in freeing people of anxiety in anxiety-provoking situations.  Hope this helps!

Question 9

how can i get rid of my fear of crowds at major sporting events besides leave early?

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Enjoy watching sport: Consult with a psychologist to help you be free of your fears. Preferably someone who is competent and experienced in treating agoraphobia using a cognitive behavioral approach. It can help you be able to attend and enjoy the events you like.

Question 10

fear of crowds, claustrophobia at a concert treatment ideas?

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Agoraphobia: Agoraphobia is a fear of public spaces.  Included but are not limited to, wide-open spaces, and uncontrollable social situations such as may be met in shopping malls, airports, and rock concerts.  Exposure treatment, systematic desensitization, cognitive restructuring and relaxation techniques  are often useful to stop or prevent the anxiety and panic associated with agoraphobia.

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