AGORAPHOBIA - Meddco

1. AGORAPHOBIA

2. index • INTRODUCTION • SYMPTOMS • CAUSES • COMPLICATIONS • TREATMENT • COPING • ABOUT MEDDCO

3. INTRODUCTION •  It is a type of anxiety disorder in which the person suffering from it fears and avoid places or situations that might cause him panic and make him feel trapped and helpless. • The anxiety is caused by fear that there's no easy way to escape or get help if the anxiety intensifies. • People with agoraphobia often have a hard time feeling safe in any public place, especially where crowds gather. 

4. SYMPTOMS • Typical symptoms of agoraphobia include: • Leaving home alone • Crowds or waiting in line • Enclosed spaces, such as movie theatres, elevators or small stores • Open spaces, such as parking lots, bridges or malls • Using public transportation, such as a bus, plane or train

5. CAUSES • There are number of theories about what can cause agoraphobia. • One hypothesis is that agoraphobia develops in response to repeated exposure to anxiety-provoking events. • The other theory is that agoraphobia develops in response to emptiness that comes from an unresolved Oedipal conflict. • It also tends to run in families, and for some individuals, may have a clear contributing genetic component.

6. complications • Agoraphobia can greatly limit your life's activities. If your agoraphobia is severe, the sufferer may not even be able to leave his home. • Without treatment, some people become housebound for years. • Agoraphobia can also lead to or be associated with: • Depression • Alcohol or drug abuse • Other mental health disorders, including other anxiety disorders or personality disorders

7. treatment • There are many treatments available for overcoming agoraphobia, including specific kinds of psychotherapy as well as several effective medications. • Cognitive behavioural therapy has been found to be highly effective in treating agoraphobia. • In fact, when agoraphobia occurs along with panic disorder, cognitive behavioural therapy is considered to be the most effective therapy. • Another form of therapy that has been found effective in managing agoraphobia includes self-exposure. 

8. treatment • Regarding medication therapy, agoraphobia is usually treated in connection with panic disorder. • SSRIs, Anxiolytic and Sedative are used in treatment. • Phobias are also sometimes treated using beta-blocker medications, which block the effects of adrenaline. An example of a beta-blocker medication is propranolol.

9. coping • In addition to seeking help from a mental health professional, there are also lifestyle changes that can help manage the symptoms of agoraphobia. • These include: • Practicing stress management • Eating a healthy and nutritious diet • Getting regular physical exercise • Avoiding drugs and alcohol • Limiting caffeine intake

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