Definition: Agoraphobia
Article by Denise Douglass
Co-Author of 'The EASY Guide to Anxiety and Therapy'
What is Agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia is the fear of open spaces.
What is agoraphobia also known as?
Agoraphobia can also be known as:
- The fear of open places
- The fear of openness
- Phobia of open places
- The fear of going out
- The fear of going outside
- The fear of leaving home
Where Does Agoraphobia Come From?
Agoraphobia, just like most phobias, come from an subconscious 'overprotection' mechanism. The fear of open spaces is caused by the mind over-estimating the danger caused by open spaces, believing that open spaces presents an actual threat, where in reality it may not.
Agoraphobia can be caused by an 'unresolved' emotional conflict.
Can Agoraphobia Be Treated?
Yes, agoraphobia, just like any other phobia, can be treated. Agoraphobia responds well to therapies such as Pure Hypnoanalysis.
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Where Can I Get Help for Agoraphobia?
There are many specially trained Pure Hypnoanalysts in the UK who can treat agoraphobia using Pure Hypnoanalysis.
This phobia can also be helped using processes such as the Divergence Technique, which is part of the excellent LifeShaping Process.
Article by Denise Douglass
Co-Author of 'The EASY Guide to Anxiety and Therapy'
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