Agoraphobia

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 What is agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia is derived from Greek words
ἀγορά (agorā́), meaning 'place of
assembly' or 'market-place' and -φοβία (-
phobía), meaning 'fear'.
Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations
where escape might be difficult or that help
wouldn't be available if things go wrong.
 Someone with agoraphobia may be scared of
Travelling on public Leaving home Visiting a shopping
transport centre
 Symptoms
Rapid heartbeat
Feeling hot and sticky
Chest pain
Difficulty swallowing
Trembling
Dizziness
Ect...
 What causes agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia can be caused by:
• Depression;
• Other phobias, such as
claustrophobia;
• Anxiety disorders;
• Substance abuse;
• Genetic;
 How does it affect everyday life?
Agoraphobia can severely limit your ability to socialize, work, attend important events and even
manage the details of daily life, such as running errands. If your agoraphobia is severe, you may
not even be able to leave your home. Without treatment, some people become housebound for
years.
 Treatment

Talk therapy Medicine Coping and support

Understand problems, Learn calming skills,
positive thinking, take care of
exposure therapy. yourself, try to not
avoid feared
situations.
Thank you for listening