121. Agoraphobia - Interactive Glossary agoraphobia, fear of the marketplace in Greek, is an anxiety disorder characterizedby intense fear of being caught or trapped in situations where no help is http://www.therapistfinder.net/glossary/agoraphobia.html

Search Therapist Finder Navigation Skip to Content Find a Therapist Therapist Finder Home Mental Health Information Interactive Glossary Mental Health Journal Recovery News Quick Listings Illinois Hospitals Hotlines Government Agencies National Organizations Professional Center Therapist Sign-Up Associations Find Free Help About This Site Contact Site Map Access Keys (Alt+0) TherapistFinder.net is a service provided by Mir Internet Marketing, Inc., formerly Mental Health Internet Resources. Mir offers Internet marketing and SEO Logic Search Engine Optimization and Placement Services Therapist Finder Content Mental Health Glossary : Agoraphobia Agoraphobia Agoraphobia ("fear of the marketplace" in Greek) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear of being caught or trapped in situations where no help is available should some incapacitating (e.g., losing control) or embarrassing (e.g., fainting) event occur in the presence of others. Agoraphobia can be brought on by repeated panic attacks and over time, if untreated, can lead to the fear of leaving one's house. Agoraphobia can also lead to

122. Psych Central: Agoraphobia Symptoms agoraphobia. SYMPTOMS. Anxiety about being in places or situationsfrom which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx29.htm

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums More On Anxiety Disorders... Anxiety Screening Quiz General Overview on Anxiety Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment ... DSM Codes for Anxiety Disorders Agoraphobia SYMPTOMS Anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which help may not be available in the event of having an unexpected or situationally predisposed Panic Attack or panic-like symptoms. Agoraphobic fears typically involve characteristic clusters of situations that include being outside the home alone; being in a crowd or standing in a line; being on a bridge; and traveling in a bus, train, or automobile. The situations are avoided (e.g., travel is restricted) or else are endured with marked distress or with anxiety about having a Panic Attack or panic-like symptoms, or require the presence of a companion. Back to Panic disorder symtoms References: American Psychiatric Association. (1994).

123. Panic Disorder And Agoraphobia Eightday intensive treatment program for panic with agoraphobia. Atendency toward panic disorder and agoraphobia runs in families. http://www.bu.edu/anxiety/panicag.html

One-week intensive treatment program for panic with agoraphobia People with panic disorder have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. They can't predict when an attack will occur, and many develop intense anxiety between episodes, worrying when and where the next one will strike. In between times there is a persistent, lingering worry that another attack could come any minute. When a panic attack strikes, most likely your heart pounds and you may feel sweaty, weak, faint, or dizzy. Your hands may tingle or feel numb, and you might feel flushed or chilled. You may have chest pain or smothering sensations, a sense of unreality, or fear of impending doom or loss of control. You may genuinely believe you're having a heart attack or stroke, losing your mind, or on the verge of death. Attacks can occur any time, even during nondream sleep. While most attacks average a couple of minutes, occasionally they can go on for up to 10 minutes. In rare cases, they may last an hour or more. Panic disorder strikes between 3 and 6 million Americans, and is twice as common in women as in men. It can appear at any agein children or in the elderlybut most often it begins in young adults. Not everyone who experiences panic attacks will develop panic disorder for example, many people have one attack but never have another. For those who do have panic disorder, though, it's important to seek treatment. Untreated, the disorder can become very disabling.

124. Agoraphobia agoraphobia is a severely debilitating psychological condition thatarises from the subconscious. In other words, one agoraphobia. http://www.enotalone.com/article/2627.html

Articles Forum Books eNotAlone ... Mental Health Related Topics Depression Emotions and Feelings Internet Psychology Narcissistic ... Numerology Waiting for advice about tampons........for the gurlz What is chafing? discipline Healthy or Stereotype...? ... More Agoraphobia By Loren Parks www.psychresearch.com Email this article Printer-friendly format Comments Agoraphobia is a severely debilitating psychological condition that arises from the subconscious. In other words, one does it to himself, unconsciously. I have long observed that the subconscious just loves to scare the dickens out of its owner, and I have created frightening situations quite easily in some experimental subjects. If you have agoraphobia, just imagine you are going outside alone and walking down a busy street and see how you feel. You are frightened, right? Why should you feel fright when you're sitting safely inside your home? Your mind brought out the fear because you used your imagination to put you into a scary situation. We are talking Pavlov, from Psychology 101. You have had one or a series of scary or embarrassing experiences and using your imagination brought the feelings up. Where do the feelings come from? The inner or subconscious mind. You don't reason feeling states. You don't reason yourself to love someone or to be happy because you have lots of money. There are numerous stimuli which tend to cause us to be happy, sad, fearful, nauseated, etc. In the case of agoraphobia the fears simply take over and you give in to the fear and run for safety. All phobias are that way, and agoraphobia is no different. Harder to deal with perhaps, but nevertheless a phobia like fear of spiders, snakes, thunder, airplane rides, and a host of others.

125. Agoraphobia - 4therapy.com Books and Magazines SelfHelp Products Anxiety Attacks. agoraphobia, » Conditions» Anxiety Disorders and Phobias » agoraphobia Understanding agoraphobia. http://www.4therapy.com/consumer/conditions/topic.php?uniqueid=85

126. Agoraphobia agoraphobia is just one type of phobia, or irrational fear.......agoraphobia. Definition The word agoraphobia out in public. http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00036490.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Agoraphobia Definition The word agoraphobia is derived from Greek words literally meaning "fear of the marketplace." The term is used to describe an irrational and often disabling fear of being out in public. Description Agoraphobia is just one type of phobia, or irrational fear. People with phobias feel dread or panic when they face certain objects, situations, or activities. People with agoraphobia frequently also experience panic attacks, but panic attacks, or panic disorder , are not a requirement for a diagnosis of agoraphobia. The defining feature of agoraphobia is anxiety about being in places from which escape might be embarrasing or difficult, or in which help might be unavailable. The person suffering from agoraphobia usually avoids the anxiety-provoking situation and may become totally housebound. Agoraphobia is the most common type of phobia, and it is estimated to affect between 5-12% of Americans within their lifetime. Agoraphobia is twice as common in women as in men and usually strikes between the ages of 15-35. The symptoms of the panic attacks which may accompany agoraphobia vary from person to person, and may include trembling, sweating, heart

127. Agoraphobia: Health Topics: UI Health Care agoraphobia. If you walked out of your house or apartment this morningwithout a second thought, chances are you do not have agoraphobia. http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/mentalemotionalhealth/ment3140.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for Mental and Emotional Health Counseling and Health Promotional Services Department of Psychiatry - UI Health Care's digital library Read this month's health-e-newsletter Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa Agoraphobia If you walked out of your house or apartment this morning without a second thought, chances are you do not have agoraphobia. Agoraphobia literally means "fear of the marketplace." Now the term has come to refer to a special type of anxiety. People with agoraphobia are terrified about being in places from which escape might be difficult. Why are these people so concerned about escaping? Most people with agoraphobia have another disorder along with it, known as panic disorder. In brief, panic attacks can make people feel like they are dying, losing control, or going crazy. To avoid these attacks, people with agoraphobia generally begin to avoid being alone outside the home or to avoid being home alone. They may avoid crowds, cars, buses, or airplanes. They may avoid bridges or elevators. Many times people with agoraphobia avoid the situations that frighten them altogether. Sometimes they are able to force themselves into the situation, even though they remain very uncomfortable. Some people with agoraphobia will use alcohol or other drugs to try to control the anxiety. People usually develop agoraphobia sometime between their teen years and their mid-thirties. Agoraphobia seems to run in families to some extent. Women are more likely than men to develop this disorder, which affects millions of people in the United States. It is a very distressing condition that can affect a person's life to the extent that the person may become homebound.

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129. DepressioNet - Related Conditions - Agoraphobia Related Conditions agoraphobia. agoraphobia is the fear of leaving familiar or safe surroundings. The psychological symptoms of agoraphobia may include http://www.depressionet.com.au/conditions/agoraphobia.html

Home What is depression Help in your area What's on in your area ... contact us NEWSLETTER enter your email address Subscribe Unsubscribe Related Conditions AGORAPHOBIA Agoraphobia is the fear of leaving familiar or "safe" surroundings. The fear may occur in the sufferer being scared of having an anxiety or panic attack in public, although attacks can occur at home or in a "safe" place as well, especially if the sufferer is alone. Symptoms Causes Treatments Research ... Agoraphobia Links Symptoms The psychological symptoms of agoraphobia may include: Anxiety and panic attacks Feelings of depression Abuse of tranquillising drugs and alcohol for relief Fear of loss of control Other phobias Loss of self-esteem and self-confidence Frustration and anger with oneself Confusion The physical symptoms of agoraphobia may include: A feeling of light-headedness or a feeling of being detached from one's own body Buzzing in the ears, blurring vision, a dry mouth, tingling in the face and arms Difficulty in breathing – perhaps breathlessness without any reason A sudden feeling of extreme panic, heart palpitations, indigestion, dizziness, severe backache without apparent cause, headaches and other muscle aches and pains, weakness of the legs, sweating, nausea, shaking hands, fear of fainting, fear of heart attack

130. NPS Treatment And Help - Information On Agoraphobia Information on agoraphobia. What is it? agoraphobia is a very complex phobiausually manifesting itself as a collection of interlinked phobias. http://www.phobics-society.org.uk/info_agoraphobia.shtml

@import "includes/nps.css"; skip links skip to submenu site information Text only ... contact Information on Agoraphobia What is it? DIY self diagnosis Want to know more Personal experiences What is it? Agoraphobia is a very complex phobia usually manifesting itself as a collection of inter-linked phobias. For example many agoraphobics also fear being left alone (monophobia), dislike being in any situation where they feel trapped (exhibiting claustrophobia type tendencies) and fear travelling away from their 'safe' place, usually the home. Some agoraphobics find they can travel more easily if they have a trusted friend or family member accompanying them, however this can quickly lead to dependency on their carer. The severity of agoraphobia varies enormously between sufferers from those who are housebound, even room-bound, to those who can travel specific distances within a defined boundary. Top ^ DIY Self diagnosis If you can answer YES to most of the questions it is likely that you are affected by that condition. During the past 6 months:- Do you regularly avoid situations because you are frightened of having a panic attack?

131. Agoraphobia agoraphobia. Also check Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder. A phobia it.agoraphobia is the fear of being alone or in public places eg http://www.crescentlife.com/disorders/agoraphobia.htm

home contents psychcorner family matters ... submit articles to CrescentLife ask the expert Agoraphobia Also check Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity or situation that results in avoidance of what is feared. Even though the person recognizes the fear as extreme and irrational, he/she is unable to overcome it. Agoraphobia is the fear of being alone or in public places... eg: closed spaces like elevators or small rooms; or crowded places like shopping malls, restaurants, etc. Social Phobia is the fear of embarrassment or humiliation in situations in which one has to interact with others... eg: fear of speaking in public. Anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing. Panic Avoiding such situations or places. Distress Impairment of normal functioning Adapted from: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Vol. IV American Psychiatric Association. 1994 back to psych disorders

132. Agoraphobia Cartoons agoraphobia cartoons from the CartoonStock directory the world slargest on-line collection of cartoons. . agoraphobia Cartoons. http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/a/agoraphobia.asp

Agoraphobia Cartoons You are looking at the "agoraphobia" cartoon page from the CartoonStock directory. Follow the links at the bottom of this page to search on other topics or to purchase reproduction rights for any of these images or merchandise incorporating the cartoons. This page only includes cartoons from our archive, for more cartoons on news related topics, click here Agoraphobia cartoon 1 - catalog reference ate0106 'Don't mind Ken, he's a bit shy around new people.' www.CartoonStock.com Add this image to your shopping basket. View shopping basket. View other cartoons by this artist. ... More search options and faster thumbnail browsing. To obtain rights to use any CartoonStock cartoons or gifts incorporating the images, go to www.CartoonStock.com Agoraphobia cartoon 2 - catalog reference ato0077 'The worst part is I'm afraid of the water.' www.CartoonStock.com Add this image to your shopping basket. View shopping basket. View other cartoons by this artist. ... More search options and faster thumbnail browsing. To obtain rights to use any CartoonStock cartoons or gifts incorporating the images, go to www.CartoonStock.com

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