We Need To Get The Right Help! =================== The worst of agoraphobia is that most sufferers are absolutely convinced that their case is hopeless, that they will never get better. Even those who continue to fight and hope live with constant frustration. Most first see a family physician who may put them through a number of tests to rule out diseases that might cause similar symptoms. Since agoraphobia is not a medical disorder, these tests will be negative and the doctor will probably prescribe tranquilizers for anxiety. Many of those beset by Agoraphobia will go on to consult a psychiatrist or psychologist doing traditional therapy; they, too, prove to be of little help. In fact many agoraphobics find their symptoms worsening in such therapy because there is insufficient focus on teaching the agoraphobic how to cope with everyday anxiety, panic and avoidance, which are immediate sources of severe distress. When these skills are not learned, the agoraphobic becomes progressively more discouraged and out of control. - Dr Alan Goldstein.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:08:40 +0000
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