Agoraphobia

                               If you have ever suffered from Anxiety or Panic Attacks, then you know all too well the symptoms that occur when an attack comes on.  For me, it was an overwhelming feeling of nervousness, my heart would start racing and I would feel "Hot Flushes" on my body followed by waves of anxiety. It usually happend when I was in a public place or a circumstance where there were other people around me, that I didn't know. After the attack came on, I would feel disconnected from everything going on around me, kind of a Tunnel Vision effect. It would always happen when ... Read Full Story

Panic disorder is defined by extreme panic in situations that most people would not see the danger. This can manifest itself in a number of different ways, and one of the most common of these is avoidance of whatever situation they were in when the panic attack struck. This pattern of avoidance can lead to a serious problem known as agoraphobia, and it is the common link between the two afflictions. Many people who suffer from panic disorder will eventually develop a form of agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is actually defined as “a fear of wide open places” yet this is not a very good description ... Read Full Story

For most people, dealing with life stressors job changes, moving, pregnancy , birth of a child, death of a loved one etc. do not result to anxiety and panic attacks . However, to those who are vulnerable to emotional stress, such situations may lead to panic attacks even if these events happened way back in their life. The reason for this is still not fully understood but it is believed that one major cause of panic attacks is extended period of stress (not by a few days of tension but by several months of constant worrying and unprocessed emotions). The chances of having an ... Read Full Story

A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming fear and anxiety, usually without any clear reason and without warning. It can happen to anyone regardless of age, health and status. Many attacks are a one-time occurrence, but some people experience recurring episodes. Recurring episodes are often caused by a “trigger” like speaking in front of a crowd or doing a presentation at work. Panic attacks may be a part of another disorder such as depression, panic disorder, or social phobia . These, however, are generally harmless, but sufferers still feel that their life is in danger. Either way, panic attacks are treatable. Signs ... Read Full Story

Agoraphobia is a symptom of an anxiety disorder. Suffering with panic attacks can be extremely traumatic. When a panic attack strikes you feel that you are totally out of control. People who suffer with panic attacks often avoid putting themselves in situations where they know that their anxiety will be triggered, this is agoraphobia. You may start off just avoiding busy places such as fairgrounds, or concerts because being in a crowded place triggers your anxiety, but if you don’t get help to prevent your panic attacks it is possible that this phobia can totally take over your life to the point that you ... Read Full Story