Obsessive, persistent, intense fear of open places.
A type of anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected panic attacks that last minutes or, rarely, hours. Panic attacks begin with intense apprehension, fear or terror and, often, a feeling of impending doom. Symptoms experienced during a panic attack include dyspnea or sensations of being smothered; dizziness, loss of balance or faintness; choking sensations; palpitations or accelerated heart rate; shakiness; sweating; nausea or other form of abdominal distress; depersonalization or derealization; paresthesias; hot flashes or chills; chest discomfort or pain; fear of dying and fear of not being in control of oneself or going crazy. Agoraphobia may also develop. Similar to other anxiety disorders, it may be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
Anxiety disorders in which the essential feature is persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that the individual feels compelled to avoid. The individual recognizes the fear as excessive or unreasonable.
Persistent and disabling ANXIETY.
A method for extinguishing anxiety by a saturation exposure to the feared stimulus situation or its substitute.
Standardized procedures utilizing rating scales or interview schedules carried out by health personnel for evaluating the degree of mental illness.
The ability to foresee what is likely to happen on the basis of past experience. It is largely a frontal lobe function.
Categorical classification of MENTAL DISORDERS based on criteria sets with defining features. It is produced by the American Psychiatric Association. (DSM-IV, page xxii)
A direct form of psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations (cognitive structure of experiences) that determine how an individual feels and behaves. It is based on the premise that cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs, is a primary determinant of mood and behavior. The therapy uses behavioral and verbal techniques to identify and correct negative thinking that is at the root of the aberrant behavior.
The geographic area of New England in general and when the specific state or states are not indicated. States usually included in this region are Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
A directed conversation aimed at eliciting information for psychiatric diagnosis, evaluation, treatment planning, etc. The interview may be conducted by a social worker or psychologist.
The presence of co-existing or additional diseases with reference to an initial diagnosis or with reference to the index condition that is the subject of study. Comorbidity may affect the ability of affected individuals to function and also their survival; it may be used as a prognostic indicator for length of hospital stay, cost factors, and outcome or survival.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Baltimore" doesn't have a specific medical definition as it is commonly associated with a city in Maryland, USA, or it could refer to various unrelated medical concepts which are not substantial or standard enough to be considered as a formal medical term.

Anxiety disorders in late life. (1/96)

OBJECTIVE: To review the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and treatment of anxiety disorders in late life. QUALITY OF EVIDENCE: Epidemiologic and comorbidity data are derived from well designed random-sample community surveys. There are virtually no controlled data specific to treatment of anxiety in the elderly. Guidelines for treating anxiety disorders in late life, therefore, must be extrapolated from results of randomized controlled trials conducted in younger patients. MAIN MESSAGE: Generalized anxiety disorder and agoraphobia account for most cases of anxiety disorder in late life. Late-onset generalized anxiety is usually associated with depressive illness and, in this situation, the primary pharmacologic treatment is antidepressant medication. Most elderly people with agoraphobia do not give a history of panic attacks; exposure therapy is the preferred treatment for agoraphobia without panic. CONCLUSIONS: Physicians need to make more use of antidepressant medication and behavioural therapy and less use of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders in late life.  (+info)

Phobic nature of social difficulty in facially disfigured people. (2/96)

BACKGROUND: Over 390,000 people in the UK are disfigured. Facial disfigurement distresses sufferers markedly but has been studied little. AIMS: To compare fearful avoidance of people with a facial disfigurement with that of a group of patients with phobia. METHOD: Comparison of Fear Questionnaire agoraphobia, social phobia and anxiety depression sub-scale scores of 112 facially disfigured people (who scored high on Fear Questionnaire problem severity in three survey studies) with those of 66 out-patients with agoraphobia and 68 out-patients with social phobia. RESULTS: Facially disfigured people and patients with social phobia had similar Fear Questionnaire scores. In contrast, facially disfigured people scored lower on the agoraphobia sub-score but higher on the social phobia sub-score than did patients with agoraphobia. CONCLUSIONS: Facially disfigured people with psychological difficulties resembled people with social phobia on Fear Questionnaire social phobia, agoraphobia and anxiety/depression sub-scores but were less agoraphobic and more socially phobic than were people with agoraphobia. Facially disfigured people thus appeared to be socially phobic and to deserve the cognitive--behavioural therapy that is effective for such phobias.  (+info)

Double-blind clonazepam vs placebo in panic disorder treatment. (3/96)

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of clonazepam, in a fixed dose (2 mg/day), compared with placebo in the treatment of panic disorder patients. METHOD: 24 panic disorder patients with agoraphobia were randomly selected. The diagnosis was obtained using the structured clinical interview for DSM-IV. All twenty-four subjects were randomly assigned to either treatment with clonazepam (2 mg/day) or placebo, during 6 weeks. Efficacy assessments included: change from baseline in the number of panic attacks; CGI scores for panic disorder; Hamilton rating scale for anxiety; and panic associated symptoms scale. RESULTS: At the therapeutic endpoint, only one of 9 placebo patients (11.1%) were free of panic attacks, compared with 8 of 13 (61.5%) clonazepam patients (Fisher exact test; p=0,031). CONCLUSION: the results provide evidence for the efficacy of clonazepam in panic disorder patients.  (+info)

Reducing therapist contact in cognitive behaviour therapy for panic disorder and agoraphobia in primary care: global measures of outcome in a randomised controlled trial. (4/96)

BACKGROUND: Panic disorder, with and without agoraphobia, is a prevalent condition presenting in general practice. Psychological treatments are effective but are limited by restricted availability. Interest has grown in methods by which the efficiency and thus availability of psychological treatments can be improved, with particular emphasis on reduced therapist contact formats. AIM: To evaluate the relative efficacy in a primary care setting of a cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) delivered at three levels of therapist contact: standard contact, minimum contact, and bibliotherapy. METHOD: A total of 104 patients were randomly allocated to receive standard therapist contact, minimum therapist contact or bibliotherapy, with 91 patients completing treatment. All patients received an identical treatment manual and were seen by the same psychologist therapist. Outcome was reported in terms of brief global ratings of severity of illness, change in symptoms, and levels of social disruption. These brief measures were chosen to be suitable for use in general practice and were used at treatment entry and endpoint. RESULTS: The standard therapist contact group had the strongest and most comprehensive treatment response, showing significant differences from the bibliotherapy group on all, and the minimum therapist contact group on some, endpoint measures. Some reduction in efficacy was therefore found for the reduced therapist contact groups. CONCLUSION: The standard therapist contact group showed the greatest treatment efficacy in the present study. As it was of notably shorter duration than many other current formulations of CBT, it represents a useful and efficient treatment for panic disorder and agoraphobia in primary care.  (+info)

Self-exposure therapy for panic disorder with agoraphobia: randomised controlled study of external v. interoceptive self-exposure. (5/96)

BACKGROUND: Exposure to external phobic cues is an effective therapy for panic/agoraphobia but the value of exposure to interoceptive cues is unclear. AIMS: Randomised controlled comparison in panic/agoraphobia of the effects of (a) external, (b) interceptive or (c) combined external and interoceptive self-exposure to (d) control subjects. METHOD: Eighty out-patients were randomised to a control group or to one of three forms of self-exposure treatment (external, interoceptive, or combined). Each treatment included seven sessions over 10 weeks and daily self-exposure homework. Assessments were at pre- and post-treatment and up to 1 year post-entry. Assessors remained blind during treatment. RESULTS: The three self-exposure groups improved significantly and similarly at post-treatment and up to 1-year followup, and significantly more than did the control subjects. Rates of improvement on main outcome measures averaged 60% at post-treatment and 77% at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: The three methods of self-exposure were equally effective in reducing panic and agoraphobic symptoms in the short- and long-term.  (+info)

Neurobiological correlates of panic disorder and agoraphobia. (6/96)

Panic Disorder and agoraphobia offer considerable diagnostic and management challenges, particularly in general practice. We describe a typical case of panic disorder in a young adult. The recent advances in our understanding of brain functions can be used to explain to a certain extent the biologic basis of panic disorder. A hypothetical model integrating current views on panic disorder and agoraphobia has been proposed. The management principles including the role of cognitive therapy and pharmacotherapy have been discussed.  (+info)

Smoking modulates neuroendocrine responses to ipsapirone in patients with panic disorder. (7/96)

Reduced 5-HT1A-receptor responsiveness has been reported in patients with panic disorder(PD) and/or agoraphobia (PDA). Although many of these patients are regular smokers, it has not been examined whether psychological or neurobiological effects induced by the selective 5-HT1A-receptor agonist, ipsapirone, are affected by the smoking status of the patients. In order to clarify this question neuroendocrine challenges with oral doses of ipsapirone (0.3 mg/kg) and placebo were performed in 39 patients with PDA, and results were compared between patients who smoked (>10 cigarettes per day, n = 17) and patients who had been non-smokers for at least two years (n = 22). Patients who were smokers (but did not smoke during the challenge procedure) had significantly reduced baseline concentrations of cortisol and a significantly lower body temperature. In comparison to placebo, administration of ipsapirone was associated with significant increases of various psychological symptoms and plasma cortisol concentrations. The subgroup of PD patients who were smokers showed significantly higher cortisol responses to ipsapirone than non-smokers. In conclusion, smoking status has to be taken into account when assessing the responsiveness of 5-HT1A receptors in patients with psychiatric disorders. The prevention of smoking during challenge sessions might not be the ideal approach in heavy smokers, since sudden abstinence from smoking is likely to affect neurobiological and possibly psychological responses to ipsapirone.  (+info)

Respiratory panic disorder subtype and sensitivity to the carbon dioxide challenge test. (8/96)

The aim of the present study was to verify the sensitivity to the carbon dioxide (CO2) challenge test of panic disorder (PD) patients with respiratory and nonrespiratory subtypes of the disorder. Our hypothesis is that the respiratory subtype is more sensitive to 35% CO2. Twenty-seven PD subjects with or without agoraphobia were classified into respiratory and nonrespiratory subtypes on the basis of the presence of respiratory symptoms during their panic attacks. The tests were carried out in a double-blind manner using two mixtures: 1) 35% CO2 and 65% O2, and 2) 100% atmospheric compressed air, 20 min apart. The tests were repeated after 2 weeks during which the participants in the study did not receive any psychotropic drugs. At least 15 of 16 (93.7%) respiratory PD subtype patients and 5 of 11 (43.4%) nonrespiratory PD patients had a panic attack during one of two CO2 challenges (P = 0.009, Fisher exact test). Respiratory PD subtype patients were more sensitive to the CO2 challenge test. There was agreement between the severity of PD measured by the Clinical Global Impression (CGI) Scale and the subtype of PD. Higher CGI scores in the respiratory PD subtype could reflect a greater sensitivity to the CO2 challenge due to a greater severity of PD. Carbon dioxide challenges in PD may define PD subtypes and their underlying mechanisms.  (+info)

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by fear and avoidance of places, situations, or events that may trigger feelings of panic, fear, or embarrassment. People with agoraphobia may feel anxious about being in crowded places, standing in line, using public transportation, or being outside their home alone. They may also have a fear of leaving their "safe" place or experience severe anxiety when they are in a situation where escape might be difficult or help unavailable. In severe cases, agoraphobia can lead to avoidance of many activities and significant impairment in social, occupational, and other areas of functioning.

Panic Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and significant worry about the implications of these attacks or fear of their occurrence. A panic attack is a sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes, and includes physical symptoms such as accelerated heart rate, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, and feelings of impending doom or danger. In Panic Disorder, these attacks are not triggered by specific situations or stimuli, but can occur spontaneously and without warning. The individual may also develop avoidance behaviors to prevent future panic attacks, which can interfere with daily functioning and quality of life.

A phobic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive and irrational fear or avoidance of specific objects, situations, or activities. This fear can cause significant distress and interfere with a person's daily life. Phobic disorders are typically classified into three main categories: specific phobias (such as fear of heights, spiders, or needles), social phobia (or social anxiety disorder), and agoraphobia (fear of open spaces or situations where escape might be difficult).

People with phobic disorders often recognize that their fear is excessive or unreasonable, but they are unable to control it. When exposed to the feared object or situation, they may experience symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and difficulty breathing. These symptoms can be so distressing that individuals with phobic disorders go to great lengths to avoid the feared situation, which can have a significant impact on their quality of life.

Treatment for phobic disorders typically involves cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps individuals identify and challenge their irrational thoughts and fears, as well as exposure therapy, which gradually exposes them to the feared object or situation in a safe and controlled environment. In some cases, medication may also be recommended to help manage symptoms of anxiety.

Anxiety disorders are a category of mental health disorders characterized by feelings of excessive and persistent worry, fear, or anxiety that interfere with daily activities. They include several different types of disorders, such as:

1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): This is characterized by chronic and exaggerated worry and tension, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it.
2. Panic Disorder: This is characterized by recurring unexpected panic attacks and fear of experiencing more panic attacks.
3. Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD): Also known as social phobia, this is characterized by excessive fear, anxiety, or avoidance of social situations due to feelings of embarrassment, self-consciousness, and concern about being judged or viewed negatively by others.
4. Phobias: These are intense, irrational fears of certain objects, places, or situations. When a person with a phobia encounters the object or situation they fear, they may experience panic attacks or other severe anxiety responses.
5. Agoraphobia: This is a fear of being in places where it may be difficult to escape or get help if one has a panic attack or other embarrassing or incapacitating symptoms.
6. Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD): This is characterized by excessive anxiety about separation from home or from people to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment (such as a parent, sibling, or partner).
7. Selective Mutism: This is a disorder where a child becomes mute in certain situations, such as at school, but can speak normally at home or with close family members.

These disorders are treatable with a combination of medication and psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy). It's important to seek professional help if you suspect that you or someone you know may have an anxiety disorder.

I am not able to find a medical definition for "implosive therapy" as it is not a widely recognized or established term in the field of medicine or psychotherapy. It may be a term specific to certain alternative or unconventional approaches, and I would recommend conducting further research to find more information from reliable sources.

However, in the context of psychotherapy, "implosive therapy" is a technique that was developed by psychiatrist Arnold A. Lazarus as a part of his multimodal therapy approach. It involves the use of imaginal exposure to feared stimuli or situations in order to reduce anxiety and avoidance behaviors. The therapist asks the client to vividly imagine a hierarchy of anxiety-provoking scenarios, starting with less distressing ones and gradually moving towards more anxiety-provoking ones. This process is repeated until the anxiety response to the imagined scenarios decreases or disappears.

It's important to note that implosive therapy should be administered by a qualified mental health professional who has received proper training in this technique, as it can potentially lead to increased distress if not conducted appropriately.

Psychiatric Status Rating Scales are standardized assessment tools used by mental health professionals to evaluate and rate the severity of a person's psychiatric symptoms and functioning. These scales provide a systematic and structured approach to measuring various aspects of an individual's mental health, such as mood, anxiety, psychosis, behavior, and cognitive abilities.

The purpose of using Psychiatric Status Rating Scales is to:

1. Assess the severity and improvement of psychiatric symptoms over time.
2. Aid in diagnostic decision-making and treatment planning.
3. Monitor treatment response and adjust interventions accordingly.
4. Facilitate communication among mental health professionals about a patient's status.
5. Provide an objective basis for research and epidemiological studies.

Examples of Psychiatric Status Rating Scales include:

1. Clinical Global Impression (CGI): A brief, subjective rating scale that measures overall illness severity, treatment response, and improvement.
2. Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS): A comprehensive scale used to assess the symptoms of psychosis, including positive, negative, and general psychopathology domains.
3. Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD) or Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS): Scales used to evaluate the severity of depressive symptoms.
4. Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS): A scale used to assess the severity of manic or hypomanic symptoms.
5. Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) or Symptom Checklist-90 Revised (SCL-90-R): Scales that measure a broad range of psychiatric symptoms and psychopathology.
6. Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF): A scale used to rate an individual's overall psychological, social, and occupational functioning on a hypothetical continuum of mental health-illness.

It is important to note that Psychiatric Status Rating Scales should be administered by trained mental health professionals to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Psychological anticipation refers to the mental process of expecting or predicting future events or outcomes. It involves using available information and past experiences to prepare for what might happen in the future. This cognitive function can influence a person's emotions, behaviors, and decision-making processes. Anticipation can be both positive (e.g., looking forward to a happy event) and negative (e.g., feeling anxious about a potential threat). In some cases, psychological anticipation may lead to increased stress or anxiety, particularly if the anticipated event is perceived as threatening or uncertain.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a publication of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that provides diagnostic criteria for mental disorders. It is widely used by mental health professionals in the United States and around the world to diagnose and classify mental health conditions.

The DSM includes detailed descriptions of symptoms, clinical examples, and specific criteria for each disorder, which are intended to facilitate accurate diagnosis and improve communication among mental health professionals. The manual is regularly updated to reflect current research and clinical practice, with the most recent edition being the DSM-5, published in 2013.

It's important to note that while the DSM is a valuable tool for mental health professionals, it is not without controversy. Some critics argue that the manual medicalizes normal human experiences and that its categories may be too broad or overlapping. Nonetheless, it remains an essential resource for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers in the field of mental health.

Cognitive Therapy (CT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. It is a form of talk therapy where the therapist and the patient work together to identify and change negative or distorted thinking patterns and beliefs, with the goal of improving emotional response and behavior.

Cognitive Therapy is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interconnected, and that negative or inaccurate thoughts can contribute to problems like anxiety and depression. By identifying and challenging these thoughts, patients can learn to think more realistically and positively, which can lead to improvements in their mood and behavior.

In cognitive therapy sessions, the therapist will help the patient identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more accurate ways of thinking. The therapist may also assign homework or exercises for the patient to practice between sessions, such as keeping a thought record or challenging negative thoughts.

Cognitive Therapy has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is often used in combination with other forms of treatment, such as medication, and can be delivered individually or in group settings.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "New England" is not a medical term. It's a geographical region in the northeastern United States, consisting of six states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. If you have any questions related to medical terminology or health-related topics, I'd be happy to help with those!

A psychological interview is a clinical assessment tool used by mental health professionals to gather information about a person's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral status. It is a structured or unstructured conversation between the clinician and the client aimed at understanding the client's symptoms, concerns, personal history, current life situation, and any other relevant factors that contribute to their psychological state.

The interview may cover various topics such as the individual's mental health history, family background, social relationships, education, occupation, coping mechanisms, and substance use. The clinician will also assess the person's cognitive abilities, emotional expression, thought processes, and behavior during the interview to help form a diagnosis or treatment plan.

The psychological interview is an essential component of a comprehensive mental health evaluation, as it provides valuable insights into the individual's subjective experiences and helps establish a therapeutic relationship between the clinician and the client. It can be conducted in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, or community centers.

Comorbidity is the presence of one or more additional health conditions or diseases alongside a primary illness or condition. These co-occurring health issues can have an impact on the treatment plan, prognosis, and overall healthcare management of an individual. Comorbidities often interact with each other and the primary condition, leading to more complex clinical situations and increased healthcare needs. It is essential for healthcare professionals to consider and address comorbidities to provide comprehensive care and improve patient outcomes.

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  • Some people, like me, develop agoraphobia because of a public panic attack. (nami.org)
  • This doesn't automatically mean everyone with a panic disorder will go on to develop agoraphobia, however. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • Some people are more likely than others to develop agoraphobia. (rehabcenters.com)
  • Some people develop agoraphobia in response to panic attacks that lead to avoidance of the potential triggers of the panic. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In the DSM-5 agoraphobia is classified as a phobia along with specific phobias and social phobia. (wikipedia.org)
  • You may be at greater risk of developing agoraphobia if you live with other phobias or anxiety disorders, have a parent who also had the disorder or experienced a traumatic event or stressful situation. (bannerhealth.com)
  • Additionally, agoraphobia can occur with anxiety-related disorders, including other phobias (an intense fear or anxiety about specific objects or situations). (forhers.com)
  • Exposure therapy is another type of behavioral therapy used to treat phobias and panic disorders, including agoraphobia. (forhers.com)
  • The primary general phobias are Agoraphobia and Social Phobia. (cvhypnosis.com)
  • Like all phobias, agoraphobia is often unreported so the actual number of people who suffer from this disorder is unknown. (rehabcenters.com)
  • People with phobias concerning spaces previously suffered from claustrophobia, Agoraphobia, etc. (forbesbusinessinsider.com)
  • But others have such an intense negative reaction to outside environments that it can confine them to their home and prevent them from engaging in simple public interactions, a condition known as agoraphobia (uh-gor-uh-FO-bee-uh). (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • But, could growing less accustomed to feeling safe in public or leaving your home feed an anxiety disorder known as agoraphobia? (bannerhealth.com)
  • Many people in the world have a disorder known as agoraphobia. (comixme.net)
  • We spoke with Gagandeep Singh, MD, a psychiatrist at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital to learn more about agoraphobia, the potential impact COVID-19 is having on this disorder and ways to get help. (bannerhealth.com)
  • Read on to learn more about agoraphobia, including the signs, causes and ways to cope with this mental health condition. (forhers.com)
  • Options for treating agoraphobia include psychotherapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs ). (bannerhealth.com)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most common form of psychotherapy used to treat people with agoraphobia. (santripty.com)
  • Usually agoraphobia is treated with both psychotherapy and medication. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • CBT psychotherapy for agoraphobia is similar to treatment for panic disorder. (cbt-therapy-mindfulness.ie)
  • Agoraphobia is a mental and behavioral disorder, specifically an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives their environment to be unsafe with no easy way to escape. (wikipedia.org)
  • Agoraphobia, as described in this manner, is actually a symptom professionals check when making a diagnosis of panic disorder. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other syndromes like obsessive compulsive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder can also cause agoraphobia. (wikipedia.org)
  • People with agoraphobia may experience temporary separation anxiety disorder when certain other individuals of the household depart from the residence temporarily, such as a parent or spouse, or when they are left home alone. (wikipedia.org)
  • Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder. (medlineplus.gov)
  • About 30-50% of people with agoraphobia also have panic disorder, which is my case as well. (nami.org)
  • As an anxiety disorder, agoraphobia can have a serious impact on your ability to work. (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • In some cases, individuals may experience both agoraphobia and panic disorder. (bannerhealth.com)
  • Agoraphobia often stems from a panic disorder, and it's estimated that two in every 100 people suffer from such conditions,' Dr Modgil explains. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • Of course, agoraphobia is also possible without a panic disorder,' says Dr Modgil. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by irrational fears of public or open spaces. (online-therapy.com)
  • The definition for agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder. (comixme.net)
  • The main manifestation of the disorder is a fear of having an embarrassing situation that the person can not escape from Someone with Agoraphobia will sometimes have panic attacks when they are in a situation where they feel trapped, uncomfortable or when they are not in control or are too far away from their comfort zone, which are usually their homes. (comixme.net)
  • Background: Patients suffering from panic disorder and agoraphobia are significantly impaired in daily life due to anxiety about getting into a situation due to apprehension about experiencing a panic attack, especially if escape may be difficult. (uni-koeln.de)
  • Conclusions: For the first time, neural effects of cognitive behavioral therapy were shown in patients suffering from panic disorder and agoraphobia using disorder-specific stimuli. (uni-koeln.de)
  • While the exact cause of agoraphobia is unknown, this mental health disorder is sometimes associated with panic disorders. (forhers.com)
  • Like agoraphobia, panic attacks often happen along with other symptoms of panic disorder, like nausea, sweating, shortness of breath, shaking and feeling faint, as well as avoidance of situations. (forhers.com)
  • Agoraphobia can occur with panic disorder. (forhers.com)
  • Agoraphobia has also been found to co-occur with other anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ), as well as mood disorders like major depressive disorder (MDD). (forhers.com)
  • There are additional inclusion criteria for diagnosing panic disorder with agoraphobia. (forhers.com)
  • Generally, studies have found that cognitive behavioral therapy for panic disorder helps identify and alleviate panic symptoms, lessens other anxiety symptoms and improves quality of life, making this type of therapy an effective treatment for agoraphobia. (forhers.com)
  • Agoraphobia is a chronic, impairing anxiety disorder. (psychologistcounsellor.com.au)
  • Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder defined as a morbid fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions. (samingersoll.com)
  • Persons with agoraphobia frequently also have panic disorder. (academic.ru)
  • Agoraphobia Without History of Panic Disorder - Agoraphobia Without a History of Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme fear of experiencing panic symptoms, but with an absence of any underlying history of panic attacks. (academic.ru)
  • Overcoming Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder: Cope or Cure? (mindbodybreakthrough.net)
  • Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which individuals have intense fears of going to places where escape may be difficult or where there would be no access to help if something went wrong. (rehabcenters.com)
  • The symptoms of agoraphobia can make it very difficult for people suffering from the disorder to function in everyday life. (rehabcenters.com)
  • According to the National Institute of Mental Health approximately 1.8 million Americans age 18 or over experience agoraphobia without having a history of panic disorder in a given year. (rehabcenters.com)
  • Agoraphobia is closely linked to panic disorder and may develop as a complication of the disorder, according to the National Health Service in the UK . (rehabcenters.com)
  • Regarding the apparent link between panic disorder and agoraphobia, the DSM-5 reports that 30-50% of people with agoraphobia had a panic disorder diagnosis or panic attacks before the agoraphobia symptoms arose. (santripty.com)
  • Agoraphobia is a common consequence of panic disorder, but the 2 disorders can also develop independently. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Panic disorder in the absence of agoraphobia is sometimes referred to as uncomplicated panic disorder. (viquepedia.com)
  • Approximately two thirds of patients with panic disorder develop comorbid agoraphobia. (viquepedia.com)
  • However, if your anxiety disorder is causing you to experience panic attacks in public places, feel frightened when you are in a crowd, being outside of your home, or your anxiety is making it challenging for you to complete everyday activities, you may be suffering from agoraphobia. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • Agoraphobia is a common type of anxiety disorder and can be treated with agoraphobia counseling. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • When dealing with this type of anxiety disorder, healthcare professionals take a number of different routes that may help someone dealing with agoraphobia. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • That is why agoraphobia counseling can be extremely beneficial for people living with the disorder. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that can affect anyone. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • A lot of people are living with this disorder and many of them have decided to try agoraphobia counselling. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder where the sufferer's fear is disproportionate to the actual danger of the situation. (healthnews.com)
  • Another difference is that Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, and cabin syndrome could be considered a condition due to habituation to closed and reduced spaces and is not, as such, considered an anxiety disorder, although the symptoms may get confused. (forbesbusinessinsider.com)
  • Collectively, phobic disorders (including social anxiety disorder [social phobia], specific phobia, and agoraphobia) are the most common forms of psychiatric illness, surpassing the rates of mood disorders and substance abuse. (medscape.com)
  • This study tests whether two brief psychotherapies for Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia (PD/A) may generate improvement in work ability. (lu.se)
  • Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, clinical files of all mental healthcare users receiving treatment were reviewed to identify those with a current or previous diagnosis of one or more of the following anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder (SAD) and agoraphobia. (bvsalud.org)
  • Agoraphobia was diagnosed in 14.6% of patients almost exclusively as comorbid with panic disorder. (bvsalud.org)
  • The update of the treatment manual "Management of generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia) in family medicine" was initiated because more than five years had passed since the publication of the original manual in 2014. (bvsalud.org)
  • This guideline covers the care and treatment of people aged 18 and over with generalised anxiety disorder (chronic anxiety) or panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia or panic attacks). (bvsalud.org)
  • A person with agoraphobia might have a panic attack when placed in a situation where they feel trapped, and just thinking about being in an environment that's outside of their comfort zone can cause panic. (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • In severe cases, a person with agoraphobia might not leave their house at all. (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • Many people believe that agoraphobia is the fear of leaving one's home, thanks in part to its portrayal in media, but it is much more complex. (bannerhealth.com)
  • Some believe that agoraphobia is a result of the body's natural 'fight or flight' response, which is the body's natural way for preparing itself for a dangerous or stressful situation. (rehabcenters.com)
  • However, it's unclear how the pandemic impacts the development of agoraphobia. (bannerhealth.com)
  • Agoraphobia sometimes occurs when a person has had a panic attack and begins to fear situations that might lead to another panic attack. (medlineplus.gov)
  • With agoraphobia, you avoid places or situations because you do not feel safe in public places. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The hallmark of agoraphobia is anxiety about or avoidance of places or situations from which escape might be difficult," Dr. Singh said. (bannerhealth.com)
  • Someone with agoraphobia avoids places or situations where they believe escape or access to help may be impossible, very difficult or very embarrassing if they develop panic-like symptoms , symptoms of a panic attack or some other incapacitating loss of control. (bannerhealth.com)
  • A person suffering from agoraphobia usually has previously had a panic attack in public and, therefore, avoids similar places or situations due to the fear of re-experiencing it. (online-therapy.com)
  • If you avoid public situations like this due to the fear of having a panic attack and sometimes even isolate yourself at home, you might be suffering from agoraphobia. (online-therapy.com)
  • People who suffer from agoraphobia avoid situations which involve being away from their "safety zone", most commonly the person's home. (psychologistcounsellor.com.au)
  • For example, agoraphobia is characterized by anxiety about or avoidance of being trapped in situations or places with no way to escape easily if anxiety or panic develops. (cvhypnosis.com)
  • If you have an intense fear of being outside or in situations where you feel escape would be difficult you may have agoraphobia. (rehabcenters.com)
  • Agoraphobia is intense anxiety and/or avoidance of situations (eg, being in crowds or shopping malls, driving) that may be difficult to leave or in which help is not readily available if incapacitating panic-like symptoms were to develop. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Common examples of situations or places that create fear and anxiety in patients with agoraphobia include leaving home, standing in line, sitting in the middle of a long row in a theater or classroom, and using public transportation, such as a bus or an airplane. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Agoraphobia is a fear of being in stressful situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn't be available. (viquepedia.com)
  • Patients with agoraphobia therefore tend to avoid these situations. (viquepedia.com)
  • In some cases of severe agoraphobia, patients become completely housebound, only feeling secure at home, because agoraphobia is severe and generalized to most situations. (viquepedia.com)
  • Typically, people diagnosed with agoraphobia have a history of panic attacks, which reinforces the person's desire to avoid certain situations. (healthnews.com)
  • Your doctor will usually treat agoraphobia with therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. (whiletrue.live)
  • Medication may be an effective way to treat agoraphobia and other anxiety related disorders. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • Agoraphobia is an extreme or irrational fear of open or crowded spaces. (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • agoraphobia - ► NOUN ▪ irrational fear of open or public places. (academic.ru)
  • The diagnosis of agoraphobia has been shown to be comorbid with depression, substance abuse, and suicide ideation. (wikipedia.org)
  • In some instances, those with a diagnosis of agoraphobia have reported taking benzodiazepines and antipsychotics augmentation. (wikipedia.org)
  • While that is true, treatment at rehab centers for agoraphobia can help individuals overcome their fears and successfully cope with the symptoms, greatly helping their lives. (rehabcenters.com)
  • So instead of giving in to living with a sense of helplessness and embarrassment, we have accumulated some practical ways to help people with agoraphobia cope with their condition. (healthnews.com)
  • Can You Travel With Fear of Flying, Vertigo, Claustrophobia and Agoraphobia? (soultravelers3.com)
  • Can you travel the world if you have vertigo, claustrophobia, agoraphobia and are afraid to fly? (soultravelers3.com)
  • Veritgo, claustrophobia and agoraphobia came later, but I also found many tools to deal with them including daily meditation ( for the last 35 years). (soultravelers3.com)
  • Examples include agoraphobia (fear of public places) and claustrophobia (fear of closed-in spaces). (medlineplus.gov)
  • The success of treatment usually depends in part on how severe the agoraphobia is. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Social Security will first look to see if your agoraphobia is severe enough to qualify you automatically for disability benefits under the Blue Book listing for anxiety. (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • Few people will have agoraphobia so severe that it meets the strict criteria of listing 12.06. (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • For example, someone with severe agoraphobia may be unable to leave their house, whereas someone who has mild agoraphobia may be able to live day to day without problems, but may become anxious in large venues or crowds, and therefore seek to avoid them. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • Agoraphobia is often, but not always, compounded by a fear of social embarrassment, as the agoraphobic fears the onset of a panic attack and appearing distraught in public. (wikipedia.org)
  • Agoraphobia is different from fears of leaving home due to COVID-19, because there are very real, rational elements to the fear, such as going out in public can increase our risk of disease," he said. (bannerhealth.com)
  • The fears related to agoraphobia vary in their intensity from person to person, but they are similar across the board. (rehabcenters.com)
  • Treatment for agoraphobia works to help individuals live more independently and to overcome irrational fears. (rehabcenters.com)
  • Agoraphobia often develops in adolescence and young adulthood, but it can also develop in older adults, especially in the context of fears about safety and their own physical limitations. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Several treatments for agoraphobia can improve the symptoms and your daily life. (forhers.com)
  • According to Columbia University , cognitive behavioral therapy and medication are some of the most common and most effective agoraphobia treatments. (rehabcenters.com)
  • There are a number of different treatments for agoraphobia. (santripty.com)
  • However, what many people don't realise is that its opposite - Agoraphobia, is just as common and definitely more difficult to deal with. (selfgrowth.com)
  • People with agoraphobia usually experience some type of physical distress when they need to leave their house, such as sweating, increased heart rate, or difficulty breathing. (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • As a result, people with agoraphobia develop coping strategies such as avoiding public places. (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • Agoraphobia is a common issue for many people - especially since lockdown - yet it's rarely discussed. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • For people who experience agoraphobia, however, feelings like these define daily life, and go much further than anxiety. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • Most people think of agoraphobia as simply a fear of going outside, but it can be much more complex than that,' says Dr Modgil. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • There are a number of ways we can help ourselves or people we love who may be battling with agoraphobia,' says Dr Modgil. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • This is how people with agoraphobia feel: fearful of entering many places, especially if there's no easy way to escape. (forhers.com)
  • Less than 1% of people in the U.S. have agoraphobia. (whiletrue.live)
  • Most people who suffer from agoraphobia will also suffer from panic attack1s as a result of the anxiety that is associated with this phobia. (rehabcenters.com)
  • Most people who have agoraphobia develop it after having one or more panic attacks, causing them to worry about having another attack and avoid the places where it may happen again. (santripty.com)
  • People with agoraphobia often have a hard time feeling safe in any public place, especially where crowds gather. (santripty.com)
  • People with agoraphobia may experience panic attacks whenever they enter a stressful or uncomfortable situation, which further enhances their fear of being in an uncomfortable situation. (santripty.com)
  • Many people assume agoraphobia is simply a fear of open spaces, but it's actually a more complex condition. (viquepedia.com)
  • The people who seek out agoraphobia treatment are the ones who want to be able to take their kids to the park on a summer day. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • I may have agoraphobia, depression, and anxiety. (pillpack.com)
  • Agoraphobia is an intense fear and anxiety of being in places where it is hard to escape, or where help might not be available. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Agoraphobia is characterized by intense fear or worry about a place that might be difficult to escape. (forhers.com)
  • Our therapy for agoraphobia is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). (online-therapy.com)
  • The decreased amygdala activation in response to agoraphobia-specific stimuli indicates that cognitive behavioral therapy can alter the basal processing of agoraphobia-specific stimuli in a core region of the fear network. (uni-koeln.de)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT ) involves changing the ways you think, behave and react to your emotions, including those associated with agoraphobia or that develop before or during panic attacks. (forhers.com)
  • At Amicus Counselling and Clinical Psychological Services, we provide evidence-based treatment such as cognitive behaviour therapy to help you to overcome agoraphobia. (psychologistcounsellor.com.au)
  • Agoraphobia is the fear of open spaces or of being in public places that are crowded such as shopping malls. (selfgrowth.com)
  • If there is a pattern that involves you being in open spaces it does not necessarily mean you are suffering from agoraphobia, but it may well pay you to learn more about this particular condition which may be compounding your attacks. (selfgrowth.com)
  • agoraphobia - (n.) fear of open spaces, 1873, from Ger. (academic.ru)
  • If you are experiencing agoraphobia you may have a fear of open or enclosed spaces, being in public places or in crowds, getting stuck in a lift, or using public transport, especially where escape may be difficult or embarrassing (DSM 5). (cbt-therapy-mindfulness.ie)
  • A common trigger for agoraphobia can be, for example, if a person has a panic attack in a specific environment. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • Being able to go about your daily life without the fear and anxiety like a person living with agoraphobia is, is an ability everyone should be able to possess. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • Agoraphobia usually involves fear of crowds, bridges, or being outside alone. (medlineplus.gov)
  • An agoraphobia treatment plan usually involves a mix of therapy, medication and small changes to your habits and lifestyle. (forhers.com)
  • If you are someone who is suffering from agoraphobia, going to see a mental health professional and assessing your options for agoraphobia therapy may be the best option for you. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • Agoraphobia therapy has many different forms of treatment. (psychotherapyclinic.ca)
  • The specific reasons why agoraphobia develops remain unclear, but changes in the areas of the brain that control the fear response may play a role. (santripty.com)
  • Agoraphobia is a mental impairment that fits within the category of anxiety disorders . (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • But mild or moderate symptoms of agoraphobia can be enough to qualify you for disability benefits if they keep you from working, especially if you have other physical or mental disorders . (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • To be diagnosed with agoraphobia, your symptoms need to meet certain criteria defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-IV). (forhers.com)
  • A comparison of DSM-5 and DSM-IV agoraphobia in the World Mental Health Surveys. (msdmanuals.com)
  • According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 2% of US teens and adults are diagnosed with agoraphobia. (healthnews.com)
  • Agoraphobia is typically characterized by the fear of leaving one's house or an environment that is considered safe. (viquepedia.com)
  • Without treatment it is uncommon for agoraphobia to resolve. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, the underlying subconscious dread of agoraphobia is the fear of being stranded in a situation where escape might be difficult or where losing control might create an avalanche of shame and embarrassment. (mindbodybreakthrough.net)
  • Agoraphobia was one of my first diagnoses. (nami.org)
  • You can ease the stress of having agoraphobia by joining a support group. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Agoraphobia involves a person's fear of experiencing anxiety and panic attacks in public places. (disabilitysecrets.com)
  • The signs and symptoms of agoraphobia can vary significantly from person to person,' explains Dr Modgil. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • I am just in only my second stage of remission from ovarian cancer and am 34 yrs old, I too suffer from dpression and agoraphobia and many other things too! (cancer.org)
  • Agoraphobia can be relatively mild but can also become so debilitating that the person becomes essentially housebound. (msdmanuals.com)
  • I was taught in graduate school (developmental psych) that it's actually very common, perhaps even more common for agoraphobics to be afraid of anxiety or panic attacks in public rather than being afraid of being in public itself, so I would say this really is agoraphobia (at least a recognized sub-type). (3fatchicks.com)
  • Agoraphobia is thought to be more common in women, and it tends to develop between the ages of 18 and 35,' adds Dr Modgil. (psychologies.co.uk)
  • Medicine - There are many drugs that your doctor might suggest for agoraphobia, but the most common are antidepressants. (whiletrue.live)
  • For example, agoraphobia is more common in women than men, and the average age of onset is 20. (rehabcenters.com)