WHAT IS AGORAPHOBIA?
The Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that involves fear of situations or places where escape is difficult or where help might not have appeared if one panic attack .
The agoraphobia feeds itself through the anticipation of both the unpleasant feelings associated with these crises as the dangers of losing control over their own actions.
Regularly it is usually associated agoraphobia to a phobia or irrational fear of open spaces (wide avenues, parks and natural environments), but these anxiety attacks may also appear in an elevator, in a supermarket or anywhere that perceived as unsafe, that is, in which we have less control over things.
SYMPTOMS OF AGORAPHOBIA
- Fear of being alone
- Fear of being in places where it might be difficult to escape
- Fear of losing control in public places
- Feelings of unreality both in the body and in the environment
- Staying home for long periods
- Chest discomfort or pain
- Feeling of suffocation
- Dizziness or feeling faint
- Nausea or other stomach upset
- Accelerated heart rate
- Difficulty breathing
- Sweating
- Tremors
TREATMENT: HOW TO CONTROL AND OVERCOME AGORAPHOBIA?
If you have symptoms or are suffering from agoraphobia attacks, it is best to seek a psychologist specializing in treatment , since early detection and / or treatment can help avoid major problems in the future.
Alexa Clark specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has experience in listening and welcoming in Individual Therapy and Couples Therapy. It meets demands such as generalized anxiety, professional, love and family conflicts, stress, depression, sexual dysfunction, grief, and adolescents from 15 years of age. Over the years, She felt the need to conduct the psychotherapy sessions with subtlety since She understands that the psychologist acts as a facilitator of self-understanding and self-acceptance, valuing each person's respect, uniqueness, and acceptance.