Different Cases of Agoraphobia

Each person is different and unique, but in severe cases of agoraphobia, a person may become totally housebound, helpless and end up with depression.

Agoraphobia can range from mild to severe. It's one of the anxiety disorders. It's generally present with panic disorder, though on rare occasions, agoraphobia can exist on it's own.

One of the main reasons is because they know that rationally, it doesn't make sense, yet, they are totally afraid. They aren't in control. They are BEING controlled.

They feel helpless, useless, vulnerable, scared and angry. They sometimes think it would be easier to have cancer or some other serious illness. Anything but THIS. Why this?

Don't Ignore Agoraphobia

For those who have little experience or knowledge of agoraphobia, you may feel that by ignoring it, it somehow gets less and eventually goes away.

It doesn't. You must take the hard but brave step of addressing it and dealing with it. This is a condition that could last, not only years, but for the rest of your life.

You need to know that this need not be the case. In most cases of agoraphobia, treatment with medication and therapy is very successful.

A person with agoraphobia may feel there is no hope. They may think that there is no way out. There IS no EASY way out though. Overcoming agoraphobia requires patience, support and hard work.

Making The Breakthrough

Don't be put off by your failures as you attempt to recover. And don't view them as failures. Instead, each attempt brings you closer to that major breakthrough.

Once you have some success, you realize that you can push on, that you can do this, and it gives you that bit of confidence you never thought you'd have as far as agoraphobia is concerned.

Remember this - brush aside the bad days and get back on the horse. Maintain the confidence and determination. Only practicing will get you through this.

You will eventually kiss agoraphobia and the fear of panic attacks goodbye.