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

website

Websites

Smartrecovery.org

7cups.com

Adaa.org

Dailystrength.org

Supportgroups.com

 

movies

Movies

Pontiac Moon

Copycat

Columbus Circle

Sparrows Dance

Intruders

books

Books

The Agoraphobia Workbook
~E. Zuercher-White, C. Pollard

Escape!
~J. O’Neil

Overcoming Agoraphobia
~D. Silove, V. Manicavasagar

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Therapy Pros

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

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Therapy Cons

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

tips

Tip(s)

Hidden issue. Many victims manage to maintain work, school, and other responsibilities.

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