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Is my messed up childhood what caused my agoraphobia?

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COULD: The brain makes connections between the past and the present that you mightnt expect. Psychiatrists work with that kind of thing. Meds & therapy can make a major difference. Does for my patients.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/14/2016

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