Agoraphobia
(Fear of Fear)
In Brief
The prospect of leaving the security of a “safe zone” (home) activates the “fear circuit.”
Quotes
“Agoraphobia was my quirky armor against a gregarious America.” ~ Florence King
“Do not believe all the things you tell yourself late at night.” ~ Anonymous
“Do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
Resources

Websites
Smartrecovery.org
7cups.com
Adaa.org
Dailystrength.org
Supportgroups.com

Movies
Pontiac Moon
Copycat
Columbus Circle
Sparrows Dance
Intruders

Books
The Agoraphobia Workbook
~E. Zuercher-White, C. Pollard
Escape!
~J. O’Neil
Overcoming Agoraphobia
~D. Silove, V. Manicavasagar

Therapy Pros
CBT (exposure) offers structure and relief. Cyber therapy can be effective.

Therapy Cons
Fear of leaving “safe-zone.” Shame. Resistance. Grows worse without intervention.
