"The goal of treatment is to help the phobic person function effectively. The success of treatment usually depends upon the severity of the phobia.
Systematic desensitization is a technique used to treat phobias. The person is asked to relax, then imagine the things that cause the anxiety, working from the least fearful to the most fearful. Graded real-life exposure has also been used with success to help people overcome their fears.
Antianxiety and antidepressive medications are often used to help relieve the symptoms associated with phobias."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000931.htm#Treatment
http://anxiety.psy.ohio-state.edu/treatmen.htm
2006-12-19 21:43:50
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answered by Sancira 7
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WHAT IS AGORAPHOBIA
The term agoraphobia has been widely misunderstood. Its literal definition suggests a fear of "open spaces". However, this is an incomplete and misleading view. Agoraphobics are not necessarily afraid of open spaces. Rather, they are afraid of having panicky feelings, wherever. these fearful feelings may occur. For many, they happen at home, in houses of worship, or in crowded supermarkets, places that are certainly not "open".
In fact, agoraphobia is a condition which develops when a person begins to avoid spaces or situations associated with anxiety. Typical "phobic situations" might include driving, shopping, crowded places, traveling, standing in line, being alone, meetings and social gatherings.
Agoraphobia arises; from an internal anxiety condition that has become so intense that the suffering individual fears going anywhere or doing anything where these feelings of panic have repeatedly occurred before. Once the panic attacks have started, these episodes become the ongoing stress, even when other more obvious pressures have diminished. This sets up a "feedback condition" which generally leads to increased numbers of panic attacks and, for some people, an increase in the situations or events which can produce panicky feelings. Others experience fearful feelings continuously, more a feeling of overall. discomfort, rather than panic.
A person may fear having anxiety attacks, "losing control", or embarrassing him/herself in such situations. Many people remain in a painful state of anxious anticipation because of these fears. Some become restricted or "housebound" while others function "normally" but with great difficulty, often attempting to hide their discomfort.
Agoraphobia, then, is both a severe anxiety condition and a phobia, as well as a pattern of avoidant behavior.
2006-12-20 05:35:33
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answered by Mommadog 6
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Hi,
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder. Do not use alcohol or other drugs to overcome anxiety.
The treatment depends on how the disorder interferes with the routine life. Agoraphobia can be treated by various therapies. These include behaviour therapy, relaxation therapy, cognitive therapy, visual imagery techniques and medications (antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs) to prevent panic attacks. The most effective treatments usually require that the person be exposed to the feared situation repeatedly, perhaps accompanied by a trusted companion, until they learn that the experience (such as crossing a bridge or riding in an elevator) is not dangerous.
Feel Free to Contact,
Dr.Mojo
2006-12-20 05:19:20
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answered by Anonymous
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The Agoraphobia Clinic at The CTRN Phobia Clinic⢠is entirely results-focused, so they charge you for the result you want: freedom from agoraphobia - regardless of how long it takes.
The process usually requires no more than ten hours. In exceptional cases we can achieve a favorable result in two to three. But because they guarantee the outcome, they will work with you for as long as it takes - five minutes, five hours, five weeks. they work highly effectively by telephone. This allows their clients far more flexibility in scheduling appointments, and the results are every bit as good as meeting in person.
2006-12-20 05:14:21
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answered by tas 4
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Why would you class this question under skin care???? It is a fear (phobia) of sexual abuse. If that is your problem talk it over with your doctor.
2006-12-20 05:12:07
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answered by Bella Donna 5
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