Agoraphobia

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Connections

1. Agoraphobics don't leave their house because they fear.....

What is Agoraphobia?

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• Chris Boone (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time)

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4. You may be at risk of developing agoraphobia if you...

• Agoraphobia is also known as a panic disorder.
• It is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear to go outside and be in public.
• People often avoid places or situations that might cause them to panic, feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed.
• Using public transportation, being in open or enclosed spaces, standing in line or being in a crowd is very difficult to carry out.
• They need a companion to go with them to public places.
• Some are unable to leave their house.

"Agoraphobia." - Mayo Clinic. Web. 26 July 2015.

a) A panic attack in public, which they have no control over

b) Physical contact with other people

c) People are constantly watching them

d) They might die at any given moment

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a) Spend too much time in crowded areas

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b) Distance yourself from family/friends

c) Experience panic attacks frequently

d) Don't get enough sleep

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Who Is At Risk?

• Women are twice more likely to be affected
• 200,000 Canadians suffer from agoraphobia
• Experiencing panic attacks frequently
• History of childhood abuse
• Nervous/anxious people
• Have a stressful life
• Have an alcohol or substance abuse problem

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2. Another name for agoraphobia is...

a) Social anxiety

b) Panic disorder

c) Generalized anxiety disorder

d) Obsessive compulsive disorder

Symptoms

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Agoraphobia

You may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

• fear of leaving your house for long periods of time
• dependence on others
• fear of being alone
• fear of being at places where it would be difficult to escape
• fear of losing control of yourself in a public place
• detachment from others
• feeling helpless
• depression
• agitation or anger

Symptoms of a panic attack:

• chest pain
• rapid heartbeat
• shortness of breath
• dizziness
• trembling
• feeling faint
• choking
• fear you are losing control or dying
• sweating
• chills
• nausea
• numbness or tingling sensations

5. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you...

"Agoraphobia." Healthline. Web. 26 July 2015.

An Anxiety Disorder

"Panic Attack Cartoon." Related Keywords & Suggestions. Web. 26 July 2015.

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a) Go out and face your fears

b) Choose the right medication for your disorder

c) understand the distorted feelings & to replace the distorted thoughts with healthy ones

d) Talk about your feelings

Causes

• Heredity
• Brain chemistry
• Personality
• Life Experiences

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"Agoraphobia: A Devastating Look Inside The Minds of Agoraphobics." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 26 July 2015.

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3. The part of the brain that regulate our normal baseline anxiety level is called...

What Can You Do To Get Help?

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There are a number of different treatments for agoraphobia.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Exposure Therapy
• Service dogs or other animals
• Medications

"Agoraphobia." Healthline. Web. 26 July 2015.

References

a) Cerebellum

b) Temporal lobe

c) Occipital lobe

d) Amygdala

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"HealthyCanada.com." Agoraphobia. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Agoraphobia." Healthline. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Social Anxiety Disorder: A Devastating Look Inside The Minds of Social Anxiety Disorder Sufferers." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 26 July 2015.

Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Agoraphobia." - Mayo Clinic. Web. 26 July 2015.

"The Silencing of Agoraphobia | Your Mental Health - HealthyPlace." Your Mental Health Raquo. Web. 26 July 2015.

"I’m Not Crazy: Overcoming Agoraphobia and the Stigmas of Mental Illness." Clutch Magazine RSS. Web. 26 July 2015.

"How Anxiety and Panic Attacks Are Regulated By The Brain, The Linden Method Review." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Agoraphobia. Health Blog at Patient | Patient." Patient. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Agoraphobia, Par Franck Vervial." Flickr. Yahoo! Web. 26 July 2015.

"Sad Child - Portrait." Free Stock Photo. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Top Supplements for Anxiety - National Nutrition." Top Supplements for Anxiety - National Nutrition. Web. 26 July 2015.

"How to Spot an Abusive Man - Christy Johnson." Christy Johnson. 10 Feb. 2015. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Panic Attack Cartoon." Related Keywords & Suggestions. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Russia to Build World's First DNA Databank." |Scientific India Magazine. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Brain Chemistry." Healing Partnership -. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Therapy Everywhere - Helping Your Practice Grow Deliver Online Therapy." Therapy Everywhere. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Photo Feature." The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Production at the Cottesloe, NT 27 July 2012, London. Web. 26 July 2015.

"Anxety Disorders." Emaze Presentations. Web. 26 July 2015.

"What Color Should You Dye Your Hair According To Your Personality?" PlayBuzz. 25 Dec. 2014. Web. 26 July 2015.

"mentally unstable"

The Stigma...

"violent"

"nuts"

"crazy"

"weird"

"I’m Not Crazy: Overcoming Agoraphobia and the Stigmas of Mental Illness." Clutch Magazine RSS. Web. 26 July 2015.

"abnormal"

"insane"

"lazy"