Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, which involves fear of being in certain situations or places with no way to escape easily. The person may avoid situations or places that might cause them to panic or make them feel helpless or trapped. The anxiety is caused by a fear of being trapped and helpless. Read more: Is Agoraphobia a Mental Illness? Article
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Panic attacks are repeated attacks of fear that can last for several minutes. See AnswerRelated Disease Conditions
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension and fear characterized by symptoms such as trouble concentrating, headaches, sleep problems, and irritability. Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults. Treatment for anxiety may incorporate medications and psychotherapy.
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What Happens During an Anxiety Attack?
Anxiety can occur during everyday life, it could be fleeting or it could persist and build. But if you have an anxiety disorder, you may feel your anxiety or panic overwhelm you with intense anxiety and fear.
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Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a fear of being outside or of being in a situation from which escape would be impossible. Symptoms include anxiety, fear, disorientation, rapid heartbeat, diarrhea, or dizziness. Treatment may incorporate psychotherapy, self-exposure to the anxiety-causing situation, and medications such as SSRIs, benzodiazepines, and beta-blockers.
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What Are the Six Types of Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety disorders cause worry, fear and panic as an irrational response to mundane situations. The six main types are generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, separation anxiety, trauma-related disorders and phobias.
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What Does Anxiety Do to Your Body?
It increases a person’s chances of suffering from other medical conditions, such as heart diseases, raised blood pressure, high cholesterol obesity, depression and diabetes. In short term, anxiety may cause sleep disturbances and poor work performance.
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What Are the Signs, Symptoms, and Triggers of Agoraphobia?
What is agoraphobia? Learn the signs of agoraphobia, how agoraphobia is diagnosed, when to see a doctor, and how to treat agoraphobia.
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What Symptoms Are Caused by Anxiety?
It's normal to feel stressed or worried about things that happen in our everyday lives. However, people who experience anxiety disorders often feel heightened fear or worry about common situations.
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How Do You Treat Agoraphobia?
Learn what medical treatments can help ease your agoraphobia symptoms and help you manage this condition.
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