| It's estimated that the prevalence of agoraphobia in the | | | | up. |
| United States alone is approximately 5%. This could be | | | | This is why it can drag on. That's why it's so important |
| higher because some people don't seek help, or have | | | | to get treatment, help and guidance for this condition. |
| not been diagnosed. | | | | Once you can overcome the fear of the panic |
| About a third of people with panic disorder go on to | | | | attacks, which is the real problem, then you can be |
| develop agoraphobia. These statistics about | | | | free of its hold on you. |
| agoraphobia are quite scary. It's more common than | | | | Recovering From Agoraphobia |
| people think. Yet, the layperson has no clue what | | | | Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication is |
| agoraphobia is. | | | | not only effective, it will help to give you much-needed |
| At any given time in the United States, over 3 million | | | | relief to make great progress. It changes your thoughts |
| people in their late teens and well into their fifties have | | | | and helps you to overcome your fears. |
| agoraphobia. Twice as many women are afflicted by | | | | There are many other ways to help you rid yourself |
| agoraphobia. | | | | of this. 2 programs of note are The Linden Method |
| The Importance Of Treatment | | | | and the Panic Away programs. Both programs were |
| Though the condition is treatable, it does require a lot | | | | created by ex-sufferers and know what it takes to |
| of hard work, dedication and discipline. The work | | | | deal with this. |
| required is also scary. It can be done gradually or | | | | Both programs have helped thousands of people. It |
| quickly. | | | | can help you too. Nothing is a magic pill. It will require |
| It's scary because to get well, recover and live freely | | | | major input from you, even if you see a doctor and |
| and happily once again, you must face fear in the eye. | | | | take medication. |
| It eventually does get better, but you must remain | | | | The lifetime prevalence of agoraphobia in the United |
| motivated. | | | | States alone is thought to be around 2.5% to 6.5%. |
| This is why agoraphobia can last for years and | | | | Many of these people will think they can never be |
| perhaps even a lifetime. Sometimes, after some good | | | | cured. Not so. Perseverance and motivation play the |
| work and progress, a person may go through a bad | | | | biggest roles in recovery. It can be done. |
| spell. They may go back to their 'old ways' and give | | | | |