Agoraphobia - Meddco

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AGORAPHOBIA
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index

1. INTRODUCTION
2. SYMPTOMS
3. CAUSES
4. COMPLICATIONS
5. TREATMENT
6. COPING
7. ABOUT MEDDCO

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INTRODUCTION

•  It is a type of anxiety disorder in which the
  person suffering from it fears and avoid places
  or situations that might cause him panic and make
  him feel trapped and helpless.
• The anxiety is caused by fear that there's no
  easy way to escape or get help if the anxiety
  intensifies.
• People with agoraphobia often have a hard time
  feeling safe in any public place, especially
  where crowds gather. 

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SYMPTOMS

• Typical symptoms of agoraphobia include
• Leaving home alone
• Crowds or waiting in line
• Enclosed spaces, such as movie theatres,
  elevators or small stores
• Open spaces, such as parking lots, bridges or
  malls
• Using public transportation, such as a bus, plane
  or train

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CAUSES

• There are number of theories about what can cause
  agoraphobia.
• One hypothesis is that agoraphobia develops in
  response to repeated exposure to
  anxiety-provoking events.
• The other theory is that agoraphobia develops in
  response to emptiness that comes from an
  unresolved Oedipal conflict.
• It also tends to run in families, and for some
  individuals, may have a clear contributing
  genetic component.

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complications

• Agoraphobia can greatly limit your life's
  activities. If your agoraphobia is severe, the
  sufferer may not even be able to leave his home.
• Without treatment, some people become housebound
  for years.
• Agoraphobia can also lead to or be associated
  with
• Depression
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Other mental health disorders, including other
  anxiety disorders or personality disorders

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treatment

• There are many treatments available for
  overcoming agoraphobia, including specific kinds
  of psychotherapy as well as several effective
  medications.
• Cognitive behavioural therapy has been found to
  be highly effective in treating agoraphobia.
• In fact, when agoraphobia occurs along with panic
  disorder, cognitive behavioural therapy is
  considered to be the most effective therapy.
• Another form of therapy that has been found
  effective in managing agoraphobia includes
  self-exposure. 

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treatment

• Regarding medication therapy, agoraphobia is
  usually treated in connection with panic
  disorder.
• SSRIs, Anxiolytic and Sedative are used in
  treatment.
• Phobias are also sometimes treated using
  beta-blocker medications, which block the effects
  of adrenaline. An example of a beta-blocker
  medication is propranolol.

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coping

• In addition to seeking help from a mental health
  professional, there are also lifestyle changes
  that can help manage the symptoms of agoraphobia.
  
• These include
• Practicing stress management
• Eating a healthy and nutritious diet
• Getting regular physical exercise
• Avoiding drugs and alcohol
• Limiting caffeine intake

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