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