Agoraphobia

The words used to describe Panic Disorder are often frightening. Fears of the dark, monsters, bugs, and spiders are common in 3- to 4-yr-olds. Treatment of panic disorder often involves both psychotherapy and pharmacologic measures, treatment include counseling and medicine will often work best. Referral to a therapist experienced in treating panic disorder is often necessary. Treatment with psychotherapy includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral therapy . Exposure... Read Full Story

All About Anxiety Agoraphobia There are many different anxiety disorders a person could develop. These disorders are usually characterized by intense anxiety leading to panic attacks. Under the umbrella of anxiety disorders fall the category of phobias, which as intense and irrational fears that lead to panic. Agoraphobia is one such fear a person could have, and it is the most commonly treated phobia in the mental health world. It may not be the most common, but its symptoms are... Read Full Story

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I know what the books say about agoraphobia, but this is what it is to me. Agoraphobia, largely is the fear of large open spaces, as well as crowds. It is a real bitch for me sometimes. This week, I h... Read Full Story

This blog is for those who, like myself, suffer from one, two or all three of these conditions. As I have learned, these conditions change like the weather and vary from being annoying to quite debilitating. These conditions are expected to be the biggest killers in the twenty-first century. You are not the only one affected. Your family, friends and even co-workers are affected by the changes in your moods. Children are the most sensitive and vulnerable to these changes. Personal Note: I... Read Full Story