Articles related to "Agoraphobia"



What is Agoraphobia?
Defining the anxiety disorder known as agoraphobia can help people understand their symptoms and their troubling, anxiety-producing thoughts about being away from home.
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Facts About Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia related to panic disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions.
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Causes of Agoraphobia
To be effective, agoraphobia treatments should take into consideration the causes of agoraphobia. Here are several reasons people struggle with this anxiety disorder.
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A Panic Disorder Sufferer's Plea
The symptoms of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia can be difficult for family members to understand. This plea should help families better cope with panic attacks.
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Symptoms of Agoraphobia
If you feel nervous and anxious in crowded places, you are not alone. How and where to find the help you need.
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Causes and Symptoms of Panic Attacks
Have you had panic attacks? Do you know anyone who has? There is nothing to be ashamed of. Understanding this condition makes it easier to treat and live with.
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Childhood Mental Health
Article about the affects of anxiety disorders, the most common mental health issue, the symptoms, how parents can help, and how they can get the treatment they need.
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Emotional Suicide
Life is meant to be lived and experienced. Emotional traumas can cause some individuals to give up long before the body stops breathing.
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Emotional Suicide
Life is meant to be lived and experienced. Emotional traumas can cause some individuals to give up long before the body stops breathing.
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In Vivo Desensitization to Treat Anxiety
In vivo means "in real life." Anxiety treatment for panic disorder and agoraphobia patients involves systematic desensitization "in the field" for overcoming phobias.
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More Portraits of Agoraphobia
Photographer Corinne Botz is continuing her photographic exploration of agoraphobia, looking at the faces of those of us who struggle with this condition and also, along her journey, becoming fascinated by our environments as well.
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Portraits of Agoraphobia
Photographer Corinne Botz is seeking volunteers for a photo project on agoraphobia. She took photos of me a few weeks ago and we each share our thougths on the experience and the value of her project.
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Pat's Story: A View from the Other Side
One woman's experience of the caretaker side of living with agoraphobia.
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"Sweaty Palms"
This is a description, along with a brief overview, of my personal anxiety attack.
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Days of Whine and Neurosis
Some self pity and a request for the sharing of stories other than my own
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What Is Panic Disorder?
This article answers the question "What is panic disorder?" It explains how panic disorder is diagnosed and treated. It offers hope to all who suffer from panic attacks.
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Awareness, Acceptance, Action: Working with What We Have
Guest author Kaile Wren shares her experience with another aspect of agoraphobia which arises from severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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Self Love
Thoughts about learning to love oneself and the relationship between shame, self-love, anger and agoraphobia.
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Causes of Specific Phobias
Fear of heights, spiders, closed spaces (claustrophobia) and other specific or simple phobias are sometimes caused by a type of learning known as classical conditioning.
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The Most Effective Form of Therapy
Guest columnist, Neal Sideman, is President of the Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder (APD) Foundation, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping people overcome panic disorder, agoraphobia and related conditions. He sent me two items to share with you. First a richly informative discussion of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and second a lovely piece called "The Attitude of Allowing." Thanks, Neal, for both these wonderful articles.
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Anxiety Disorders and Catastrophic Thinking
Catastrophic thinking is an area of chronic anxiety symptomology, in which people suffering anxiety disorders experience ongoing irrational thoughts.
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Common and Unusual Types of Phobias
Fear is one of the most powerful of all human emotions. A phobia is a type of fear that is excessive, and often it is so overpowering that it can paralyze an individual.
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Magnesium Supplements for Anxiety Disorders
Magnesium deficiency can cause anxiety, insomnia, and other problems. Supplementation may be beneficial for some people who suffer from anxiety disorders.
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Panic Disorder Basic Information
Of all the anxiety disorders that affect millions of people worldwide, panic disorder is arguably the most unpleasant and concerning one that is experienced.
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Receptivity
Thoughts on the art of receiving, including the struggle of accepting the need for disability.
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Stay-at-Home Parent Isolation
Stay-at-home parents can be at risk of becoming isolated, but with a little effort you can meet a whole community of diverse people around you.
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Systematic Desensitization vs. Flooding
Joseph Wolpe's systematic desensitization is used in the treatment of phobias. Understanding how it differs from flooding is key to its successful use in overcoming fear.
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Aesop and the Fisherman
a brief discussion of common themes that are Aesop's Fables and the Fisherman and His Wife by Pushkin and Brothers Grimm that include panic disorders.
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EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a fascinating technique for dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other intense traumas which are often part of agoraphobia.
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Exploring Demonalia
We all cope with inner demons of one sort or another. We can either fight them or find ways to benefit from what they have to teach us.
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Reiki
Some information and links to information on an ancient healing technique.
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Gennifer's Story
Gennifer - an agoraphobic, mother, student - shares with great directness and honesty - her experiences with this strange condition.
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6 Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, & generalized anxiety disorder. Here's a summary of 6 types of anxiety disorders.
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Common Phobias
Common phobias include fear of heights, fear of small spaces, & fear of snakes. Do you have a common phobia, or simply a healthy fear of dangerous things?
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Nim's Island Charms Moviegoers
Those looking for quality entertainment for family night need look no further than the charming adventure found on Nim's Island.
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Panic Attacks
One in three people suffer from panic attacks, according to mental health charity MIND. We look at causes, treatment options, and self-help solutions.
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Vitamin B for Anxiety and Panic Disorder
Many of those who suffer from certain anxiety disorders are deficient in one or more B vitamins. Taking B vitamin supplements may help to mitigate anxiety.
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You Don't Have to Leave the House to Vote
Information about Absentee Ballots and a short political harangue.
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Social Phobia
If you are afraid of social situtations, nervous about speaking in front of others, you may need help.
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A Death in the Family
Thoughts on the passing of my good friend and companion, Abigail, the Antique Kitty.
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Almost Home
About finding a home of my own, my fears and hopes and Divine Guidance.
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Ant Medicine
Thoughts on patience and change.
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Blue Moon
Thoughts on Blue Moons, creativity and other relevant irrelevancies.
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Curves in the Road
Thoughts on accepting and dealing with change and challenge.
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Daffodils, Lexapro and Other Miracles
Thoughts on Spring, the disability process, anti-depressants and the miraculous nature of life.
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Demonalia, Oh Demonalia
Further explorations of life in Demonalia.
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Dirty Dishes
Thoughts about what panic is like and my initial impressions about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Endings and Beginnings
Thoughts on endings and beginnings and living in the moment.
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Further Explorations in Demonalia
Thoughts on the inner voices that often run our lives and how to live more happily with them.
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Ice Cycles
Icicles, inner blizzards and the hope for an inner and outer thaw.
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