*AGORAPHOBIA

*What is Agorophobia?

*Agoraphobia is the fear of open spaces or of being in crowded‚ public places such as shopping malls, grocery stores, train stations, restaurants — really anywhere that is out of a person’s comfort zone such as their home.

Panic Disorder

Anxiety

Series of panic attacks

To be afraid to suffer more

panic attacks in public

Difficulties to leave the

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*Vicious cycle

* Ironically, the thinking behind agoraphobia is one

based on a feeling of isolation, despite being out

in public.

*It’s a feeling of “all eyes on you” You feel of separated from those who are “normal”. It’s a feeling of being exposed.

*“If a Panic Attack occurs…

*Who’s going to look after me?

*How will I get the assistance that I need?

* What will people think when I freak out in front of them?

*How will I get to a hospital if I pass out?

*How will I get home if I feel too anxious to drive?

*Lightheadedness

*Trouble breathing

*Dizziness

*Excessive sweating

*Rapid heart rate

*Flushing

*Nausea

*Upset stomach or diarrhea

*Chest pain

*Feeling a loss of control

*Trouble swallowing

*TREATMENTS

*Cognitive behavioural therapy.

*A combination of medications and psychotherapy can help

*Eating healthy can help to improve the emotional health.

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