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What Type of Anxiety Disorder is Agoraphobia? Symptoms & treatment options

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that causes a person to be anxious about being in crowded places or being alone in public places. This article talks about the symptoms of agoraphobia and treatment options available for it.

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What Type of Anxiety Disorder is Agoraphobia? Symptoms & treatment options

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  1. What Type of Anxiety Disorder is Agoraphobia? Symptoms & treatment options - Specialty Care Clinics

  2. Rare Type of Anxiety Disorder: Agoraphobia A lot of people love socializing. But for some people, being surrounded by unknown people can be uncomfortable and can even lead to anxiety. This is a rare type of anxiety disorder known as Agoraphobia. These people tend to fear and avoid places or situations that might cause them to panic and induce a feeling of being trapped, helpless or embarrassed. Anxiety intensifies as people are unable to escape from these new places and unfamiliar situations and they may eventually resist leaving home. Agoraphobic people often have a hard time feeling safe in any public place, specifically where crowds gather. They may feel the need for a companion, such as a relative or friend, to go with them in public places. The fear can be overpowering to such an extent that they might feel unfit to leave their home. Nearly 1% to 2% of adults in the United States have been determined to have agoraphobia. Commonly 2% of teenagers experience symptoms of agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is more common among ladies and mostly begins before age 35.

  3. What leads to Agoraphobia? The specific reason for agoraphobia isn't known. But, there are a few factors that are known to increase the risk of developing agoraphobia. These include having: Depression Other phobias, such as claustrophobia and social phobia Anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder History of physical or sexual abuse Substance abuse problem Family history of agoraphobia Agoraphobia is additionally more normal in ladies than in men. It begins mostly in youthful adulthood, with 20 years being the normal period of beginning. In any case, manifestations of the condition can arise at whatever stage in life.

  4. What is the Danger Associated with Agoraphobia? There are certain risk factors associated with agoraphobia, such as: Panic attacks or other phobias. Encountering stressful life events. Nervous or anxious nature. Reacting to panic attacks with excess fear and worry. Having a relative with agoraphobia. Get More Details Information Click Here

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