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Shall I opt for Cognitive Behavioural therapy for my anxiety and agoraphobia?
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I have a fear of looking at the sky when I am outside. It has made my life miserable for a long long time. I have lost time at work, I don't follow up on things like I should of this unreasonable fear. I have become somewhat of a hermit similar to someone who suffers from Agoraphobia. When I think about it I become very anxious and my heart starts racing. However if I go outside and face it I usually do fine except for the anxiety and panic attacks. However when I come back inside I am immediately afraid to go outside again for the fear. Fighting this fear has not helped me. I have been treated by psychiatrists for years. I am on several different anti anxiety medications. Do you have any suggestions that could help me. I have heard of Cognitive Behavioral therapy but I am not sure that it would work. If I look out the window at the sky I usually don't become anxious so gradual exposure has not helped me. I am supposed to return to work in 2 weeks. Any suggestions? I can't remain a hermit forever and I don't want to end up on disability. Could a beta blocker medication help me? Thank You
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Hi dear,cognitive behavior therapy works best but takes time and initially you have to take medication if you want to return to work early.anti anxiety medication are very good and not having any major side effects.so consult psychiatrist and also discuss about medication and cognitive behavior therapy.according to best result comes when you take medication and psychotherapy both.Thank you