Agoraphobia

DX'd - Sz/SzA
1

i have fear in my head with no reason and i discovered that this is called" agoraphobia"
anyone have this? what is the best treatment for it?

1 Like
2

I have agoraphobia. I have a fear of going certain places and having a panic attack & feeling “trapped” there.

I think a combination of CBT and meds are the best treatment for it.

4 Likes
3

I’ve had agoraphobia since I was 15 years old

It’s gotten better over the years where I’m able to travel (not alone) and go to certain public places by myself.

Benzos are almost a must with agoraphobia with anxiety

4 Likes
4

Benzos definitely help Agoraphobia, but they don’t treat the underlying issue. CBT/Exposure therapy is the best for it.

3 Likes
5

I’ve had it a few times in my life for short whiles. I’ve had it for a few months at a time but it went away.

Agoraphobic

  1. having an extreme or irrational fear of entering open or [crowded] places, of leaving one’s own home, or of being in places from which escape is difficult.
3 Likes
6

Get out for small amounts and then add to it.

3 Likes
7

I have agoraphobia too.

Recently I went to a town with my boyfriend and felt so bully vibed etc I had to leave immediately .

I can’t really travel overseas or get out much.

Going out is always a big deal.

Walking down the street with my dog can be difficult because of bully vibing etc

I don’t get out that much.

Recently tried going to theatre with my boyfriend but got bully vibed and had to leave after five minutes.
That cost a fortune for me so waste of money.

Always a risk when spending money on things like that because i just don’t know if I’ll be able to stay .

3 Likes
8

i tried SNRI (venlafaxine) but it didn’t help. now i have started taking propranolol 10mg/day and i will see the results.hope it works.

9

Yeah I should have mentioned CBT as this is standard therapy for it but without Klonopin I would have never achieved all that I have
CBT doesn’t work that much for me personally
On the other hand Klonopin has been a lifesaver again for me on a personal level

2 Likes
10

a doctor wrote that i had agoraphobia but im not afraid to leave the house cause of having a panic attack or something. im afraid to leave the house cause im afraid what will happen while im gone. so i dont think i have agorophobia.

2 Likes
11

I think it’s mild paranoia for me…
It’s like when you leave apt or house,and already want to come home…

1 Like
12

This topic was automatically closed 95 days after the last reply. New replies are no longer allowed.