Agoraphobia is a type of disorder in humans. Sufferers feel difficulties and avoid the place or difficulties that cause fear, shame, trapped or helpless. Agoraphobic disorders develop after the sufferings of panic attacks increase.
If at a public place, sufferers of agoraphobia feel the need to be accompanied by people they trust, because they feel insecure.
The symptoms.
Physical symptoms ➡ only appear when the patient is in a situation or environment that triggers anxiety. Physical symptoms of agoraphobia :
- Heart rate and breathing become fast.
- Feel hot and sweaty.
- Feeling unwell.
- Chest pain.
- Trouble swallowing.
- Diarrhea.
- Shaky.
- Dizzy.
- Tinnitus.
- Passed out.
Cognitive symptoms ➡ sufferer's feelings or thoughts that can be related to physical symptoms. Symptoms of cognitive agoraphobia :
- Feelings of fear that panic attacks experienced will be life threatening.
- Feel like a fool.
- Afraid.
- Can not control yourself.
Behavioral symptoms ➡ avoid situations that can cause panic attacks, such as :
- Being in public transportation or in a crowd.
- Sufferers are afraid to leave the house.
- Requires trusted people to accompany you to go anywhere.
Cause.
- The exact cause of agoraphobia has still not been found. Agoraphobia generally develops as a complication of panic attacks.
- Biological factors (health and hereditary conditions).
- Nature and behavior.
- Environmental pressure.
- Life experience.
Other factors that can increase the risk of agoraphobia :
- Agoraphobia age can begin to be felt as a child, but generally only felt when entering the transition phase from adolescents to adults. Usually before reaching the age of 35 years.
- Phobias ➡ excessive fear (phobias) about something.
- Have experienced a traumatic event (torture or family death).
- Having anxious and nervous nature.
- Have a family history of suffering from agoraphobia.
Diagnosis.
- Clinical symptoms and signs in patients.
- Interviews with patients conducted by doctors, psychologists or psychiatrists.
- Physical examination to identify other causes.
Treatment.
- Psychotherapy ➡ sufferers will be assisted by a psychologist or psychiatrist to learn to reduce the symptoms of anxiety (cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy).
- Anti-depressants or anti-anxiety drugs to relieve anxiety symptoms.
Prevention.
Practice to fight and control the fear of a place.
Complications.
- Alcohol and drug addiction.
- Mental disorders.
- Anxiety disorders.
- Personality disorders.
- Depression.
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