Articles related to "Agoraphobic"



A Re-Definition of Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a misunderstood condition. I hope to provide a clearer picture for the average person of what it means to be agoraphobic.
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FINDING SUPPORT IN YOUR COMMUNITY
How to find help in your own community
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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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Being Housebound- My Agoraphobic Experience.
A basic description of being housebound and the problems and struggles it brought to me.
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'What ifs' and Catastrophic Thinking - Part One.
The way we think has a large impact on not only the development of agoraphobia, but also the permanency of it. This article (part one) explains the types of thinking that are most common with agoraphobics and part two explains what can be done.
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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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Independent Crime Films about Betrayal
These three films all explore some unique aspect of betrayal, either by a family member, a partner in crime, or a cold and uncaring corporation.
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Understanding Agoraphobia.
Wondering what agoraphobia is, or how it develops? Here are the basics on agoraphobia.
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Living In The Present Not The Past.
Often as agoraphobics we can take our negative experiences from the past and as use them as a guide to our future experiences. This articles is about tackling this type of thinking.
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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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Blue Moon
Thoughts on Blue Moons, creativity and other relevant irrelevancies.
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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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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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Why Me? Why Us?
A look at some of the underlying personality factors which make some of us more prone to agoraphobia than others.
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Reiki
Some information and links to information on an ancient healing technique.
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Elephants in the Living Room and Other Mysteries - Part Two
Thoughts on encouragement, elephants and truth.
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Elephants in the Living Room and Other Mysteries - Part One
This is the first part of an exploration of how certain disfunctional behaviors reenforce the agoraphobic pattern and make it difficult for family and friends to help us cope.
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A Redefinition of Agoraphobia: The Shame Factor
A continuation of my redefinition of agoraphobia, this time exploring the role that shame plays in keeping agoraphobics house bound.
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Real Life Desensitization - how to widen your boundaries.
Through Real life desensitization you can progressively widen your 'safe' zones and gradually overcome your fears.
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Reaching Out for Help
Thoughts on seeking Disability and other forms of assistance.
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Ant Medicine
Thoughts on patience and change.
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Online Organizations and Support Groups
How can I get support and information without leaving the house? Get those fingers chatting or that mouse clicking! Here are some of the best online organizations and support groups that I know of.
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An Ancient History of Anxiety
By looking at the earliest recorded examples of anxiety, this most mysterious of afflictions can better be understood.
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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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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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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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Emily Dickinson Biography and Poems
Brief biography and poems of famous American poet Emily Dickinson.
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Food Choices That Help Diminish Anxiety
It is possible to reduce the symptoms of both generalized anxiety and panic disorder by making better nutritional choices and avoiding certain foods altogether.
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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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Sunday at the Skin Launderette
Life in London, seen through the eyes of a poet capable of finding transcendence in the smallest detail.
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The Perils of Katherine: Medicine, Meanness and Misery
Sad tale of eviction, anxiety and mean people and some second thoughts on Lexapro.
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The Vocabulary of Anxiety/Panic Disorders
What do all those words mean??? Check out vocabulary words for anxiety and panic sufferers.
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What is Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder and a phobia. The fear associated with the disorder can be damaging to social and interpersonal relationships.
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Is Nervous Breakdown a True Medical Term?
A "nervous breakdown" can mean that a person has become chronically stressed-out, is experiencing an emotional disorder or burnout. Effective treatments are available.
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Curves in the Road
Thoughts on accepting and dealing with change and challenge.
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Taking Care of Yourself
Taking care of yourself
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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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'What ifs' and Catastrophic Thinking- Part Two
Ways and tools to help retrain and control your negative, fearful thoughts.
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Gifts In Ugly Wrapping Paper
I don't know how to describe this one. Enter at your own risk.
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Panic Attacks
A non-medical description of what a panic attacks are like based on my own experience. I don't know that the intensity of these experiences can be conveyed to those who haven't gone through it but I've given it a try.
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Why Give lectures to Businesss?
Lecturing business's on the American with disabilities act pertaining to service dogs.
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Please Don't Yell at Me
About life lessons, old fears and learning to advocate for oneself - or not....
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The Art Of Relaxation.
Relaxation techniques can ba an invaluable resource for people with agoraphobia. Here I describe how to do a simple meditation and a progressive relaxation.
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The Five Realizations.
Five realizations about agoraphobia, and myself, that have helped me onto the road of recovery.
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DEATH AND BEYOND : A Book Review
This is a Book Review by Teresa A. Robbins, LPN of DEATH & BEYOND written by James N. Watkins. His book answers teens' questions about death, reincarnation, ghosts, and the afterlife
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Demonalia, Oh Demonalia
Further explorations of life in Demonalia.
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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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Emotional Freedom Techniques
I want to start exploring some of the healing approaches that have helped me. This article is about a relatively new healing approach called Emotional Freedom Techniques. In the wake of the resent terrorist attacks, this may be something that lots of people will want to experiment with right now.
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HOYO HO!
Thoughts on moving on to my new home and how my agoraphobia impacts that process.
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