1. AGORAPHOBIA A short description of agoraphobia http://pages.infinit.net/drnayman/agorapho.htm

WHAT IS AGORAPHOBIA The term agoraphobia has been widely misunderstood. Its literal definition suggests a fear of "open spaces". However, this is an incomplete and misleading view. Agoraphobics are not necessarily afraid of open spaces. Rather, they are afraid of having panicky feelings, wherever. these fearful feelings may occur. For many, they happen at home, in houses of worship, or in crowded supermarkets, places that are certainly not "open". In fact, agoraphobia is a condition which develops when a person begins to avoid spaces or situations associated with anxiety. Typical "phobic situations" might include driving, shopping, crowded places, traveling, standing in line, being alone, meetings and social gatherings. Agoraphobia arises; from an internal anxiety condition that has become so intense that the suffering individual fears going anywhere or doing anything where these feelings of panic have repeatedly occurred before. Once the panic attacks have started, these episodes become the ongoing stress, even when other more obvious pressures have diminished. This sets up a "feedback condition" which generally leads to increased numbers of panic attacks and, for some people, an increase in the situations or events which can produce panicky feelings. Others experience fearful feelings continuously, more a feeling of overall. discomfort, rather than panic. A person may fear having anxiety attacks, "losing control", or embarrassing him/herself in such situations. Many people remain in a painful state of anxious anticipation because of these fears. Some become restricted or "housebound" while others function "normally" but with great difficulty, often attempting to hide their discomfort.

2. Agoraphobia - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia agoraphobia (from Greek ἀγορά, marketplace ; and φόβος/φοβία, phobia) is an anxiety disorder. agoraphobia may arise by the fear of having a panic attack in a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Agoraphobia Classification and external resources ICD F F40.00 Without panic disorder, F40.01 With panic disorder ICD Without panic disorder, With panic disorder MeSH Agoraphobia (from Greek marketplace "; and φόβος/φοβία, -phobia ) is an anxiety disorder . Agoraphobia may arise by the fear of having a panic attack in a setting from which there is no perceived easy means of escape. Alternatively, social anxiety problems may also be an underlying cause. As a result, sufferers of agoraphobia avoid public and/or unfamiliar places, especially large, open spaces such as shopping malls or airports where there are few places to hide. In severe cases, the sufferer may become confined to his or her home, experiencing difficulty traveling from this safe place. Although mostly thought to be a fear of public places, it is now believed that agoraphobia develops as a complication of panic attacks However, there is evidence that the implied one-way causal relationship between spontaneous panic attacks and agoraphobia in DSM-IV may be incorrect.

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5. What Is Agoraphobia? What Causes Agoraphobia? A person with agoraphobia fears being in places where there is a chance of having a panic attack that people may witness, and getting away rapidly may be difficult. Because of http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162169.php

@import "/css/pagelayout.css"; @import "/css/default.css"; @import "/css/defaultnews.css"; Health News Videos Article Opinions Forum ... Contact News Archive [ link Web Wikipedia Medical Dictionary [ link Follow us on: Personalization login register Anxiety / Stress News What is Anxiety? What Is Agoraphobia? What Causes Agoraphobia? Retweet Editor's Choice Main Category: Anxiety / Stress Also Included In: Mental Health Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 28 Aug 2009 - 0:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly opinions Current Article Ratings: Patient / Public: 4.33 (88 votes) Healthcare Prof: 3.73 (15 votes) Article Opinions: 4 posts A person with agoraphobia fears being in places where there is a chance of having a panic attack that people may witness, and getting away rapidly may be difficult. Because of these fears the sufferer will deliberately avoid such places - which may include crowded areas, special events, queues (standing in line), buses and trains, shops and shopping centers, and airplanes. A person with agoraphobia may find it hard to feel safe in any type of public place, especially where large numbers of people gather. Some people may have it so severely that the only place they feel really safe in is their home, and rarely ever go outside. Agoraphobia is not the opposite of claustrophobia (fear of closed spaces, such as elevators) - it is not simply a fear of open spaces. Agoraphobia may result in a fear of being outdoors, a kind of open space - but it is not a fear of there being too much openness and no walls, ceilings or boundaries, etc. The fear of going outdoors results from a dread of becoming embarrassed, trapped and helpless somewhere while having a panic attack - this never happens inside one's own home.

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7. Agoraphobia Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment And Medication Get the facts on agoraphobia causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and medication information. Agoraphobics have a fear of being outside. An anxietyprovoking events may http://www.medicinenet.com/agoraphobia/article.htm

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10. Agoraphobia: Definition From Answers.com n. An abnormal fear of open or public places. Greek agorā , marketplace + PHOBIA . agoraphobiac ag o ra pho ' bi ac ' ( -ăk ' ) n. agoraphobic ag ' o ra pho ' bic http://www.answers.com/topic/agoraphobia

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13. Agoraphobia Unlike Claustrophobia where a person fears being trapped in an enclosed space, agoraphobia is a fear of being out in the open. Simply being in an open space isn't as much of a http://health.kosmix.com/topic/Agoraphobia

14. Agoraphobia American and European descriptions of this condition; information about diagnosis, treatment, and research; and booklets and magazine articles. http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-an02.html

15. Psych Central: Agoraphobia Symptoms General symptoms of agoraphobia. The essential feature of agoraphobia is anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx29.htm

Join Us Now! / Sign In Chat Rooms Home ... Community Agoraphobia SYMPTOMS The essential feature of Agoraphobia is anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which help may not be available in the event of having a Panic Attack or panic-like symptoms. Agoraphobic fears typically involve characteristic clusters of situations that include being outside the home alone; being in a crowd or standing in a line; being on a bridge; and traveling in a bus, train, or automobile. A person who experiences agoraphobia avoids such situations (e.g., travel is restricted) or else they endure with significant distress or with anxiety about having a Panic Attack or panic-like symptoms. People with agoraphobia often require the presence of a companion. Anxiety or phobic avoidance in agoraphobia can not be better accounted for by another mental disorder, such as Social Phobia (e.g., avoidance limited to social situations because of fear of embarrassment), Specific Phobia (e.g., avoidance limited to a single situation like elevators)

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18. Agoraphobia Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What Are The Risk Factors Get the facts on agoraphobia causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and medication information. Agoraphobics have a fear of being outside. An anxietyprovoking events may cause http://www.medicinenet.com/agoraphobia/page2.htm

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Home Definition Symptoms Treatments ... Resources Answers to Frequently Asked Questions What causes agoraphobia? There is no single cause of agoraphobia, nor is there any one factor that has been proven to be present in all cases. However, here are a list of factors that commonly contribute to the development of agoraphobia: Family Factors Growing up in a family with rigid rules or belief systems Having an anxious parent as a role model Having an overly critical parent that demands perfection or has unrealistic expectations Having an overprotective parent Receiving performance related approval as a child Being abused as a child either physically or emotionally Growing up with alcoholism in the family Personality Factors Oversensitivity to emotional stimuli High levels of creativity and imagination Black-and-white thinking Perfectionism High need for approval High need for control Suppressing or denying feelings Tendency to disregard physical needs or acknowledge connection between the body and emotions. Biological Factors Oversensitivity to adrenalin Oversensitivity to hormone changes Oversensitivity to medication Oversensitivity to physical stimulus (lights, sounds, hot or cold temperatures, bodily sensations, etc.)

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