I feel bad for people with agoraphobia, they have a fear of open spaces and shopping malls and that sort of stuff, seems very hard to deal with.
Yeah it is, my aunt was diagnosed with agoraphobia years ago and it was really hard on her
Wow small world, supposedly the condition runs in families often, is she the only one in the family?
Yeah as in today she is the only one that has been diagnosed, Without treatment it is uncommon for agoraphobia to resolve
I see you're quite knowledgeable about the condition, you might already know that treatment typically consists of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
i actually dint know that, but i remembered she used to have panic attacks,  A panic attack typically has an abrupt onset, building to maximum intensity within 10 to 15 minutes, could you tell me more about treatment
Sure, CBT focuses on developing personal coping strategies for situations like this, and tries to change unhelpful patterns in cognition into more positive ones.
that is really interesting, i really appreciate the info on  agoraphobia it was really helpfull
leave their homes.
Agoraphobia is believed to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The condition often runs in families, and stressful or traumatic events such as the death of a parent or being attacked may be a trigger. In the DSM-5 agoraphobia is classified as a phobia along with specific phobias and social phobia. Other conditions that can produce similar symptoms include separation anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and major depressive disorder. Those affected are at higher risk of depression and substance use disorder.
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