Agoraphobia

Panic Disorder Often Leads to Agoraphobia.

What We Treat

Agoraphobia and Lifestyle Impacts

Adults with agoraphobia avoid situations where they think they will not be able to escape or find help. They avoid these situations due to fear of having a panic attack or other anxiety-related feelings.

The types of situations that people avoid include:

using public transportation (e.g. bus, train, car)
being in open spaces (e.g. fields, parks)
being in enclosed spaces (e.g. elevators, tunnels)
standing in line or being in a crowd
being outside of the home alone

Agoraphobia Disorder Is Very Treatable.

Though it might feel insurmountable, it’s important to remember that agoraphobia is highly treatable. Our staff at CrownView Medical Group uses evidence-based practices and can help you improve your symptoms very soon.

40% of These Cases Are Classified as Severe. Research Actually Suggests That Agoraphobia Is One of the Biggest Limiters on a Person’s Daily Life.

Agoraphobia Signs and Symptoms

Living with agoraphobia is quite difficult. This mental disorder can take control of the person’s life and will not allow them to leave their place of solace. A normal life is almost out of the question if it goes untreated. Recognizing the physical, emotional and social effects can help the man or woman dealing with agoraphobia find help sooner and circumvent the anticipated results.

Agoraphobia often include symptoms such as the following:

fear of a panic attack, fear of people noticing a panic attack, fear of humiliation
fear they may die, fear that they are going crazy
depression, low self-confidence, low self-esteem
feeling of loss of control
anxiety, feeling of dread, fear they cannot function or survive without others
fear of being left alone
isolation, hopelessness
fear of embarrassment
fear their heart might stop during a panic attack
fear they cannot breathe