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Agoraphobia

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i have suffered with anxiety/panic attacks for a couple of years now. i am a lot better now than i used to be however my whole life has changed, i hate to be anywhere if i feel like i cant get out/leave, for example stuck in a traffic jam, on a bus, the thought of going on a plane now terrifies me because i cant get off if i have a panic attack. i used to be so care free now i dont drink if i go out because i drive so that i know i have an escape if i need to leave. its only recently i have heard about agoraphobia and when i have looked it up, it is exactly how i feel and it all makes so much sense.

i just wondered if anyone else has this or has been through this?

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 3695

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    oh yes, millions of people have agoraphobia. Is there anything in your past that has caused you a great deal of anxiety before you realized you had this going on?

    The treatment of choice for agoraphobia is CBT which stands for cognitive behavioral therapy and also exposure Therapy is used. So your best bet would be to find a counselor who is experienced in CBT. (most counselors are ).

    CBT is also used for generalized anxiety disorders and it’s been very helpful for me. if you prefer to stay home and get counseling, you can find a counselor who does virtual counseling. That’s what I do and it works great!

    these things are very difficult to try to self treat. An experienced therapist would know how to treat the condition so you can feel a lot better.

    • searose
      searose jan34534

      Posted

      I haven't found a therapist who can help me. It's frustrating. Do you know some therapy techniques?

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