About Panic Disorder: Understanding Agoraphobia

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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, Ph.D., your Guide to Panic Disorder Agoraphobia is a mental health condition that is often related to panic disorder. It has been estimated that over half of panic disorder sufferers will develop agoraphobia at some point throughout their lifetime. As a person with panic disorder, you may be wondering if you have agoraphobia. The following articles offer more in-depth information on the symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options available for agoraphobia. How Does Agoraphobia Relate to Panic Disorder? Many people with panic disorder will develop agoraphobia. Even though these two conditions are often related to each other, agoraphobia is considered a separate disorder that can occur with or without the presence of panic disorder. Learn more about how these two anxiety disorders are related, common symptoms of agoraphobia, and how to find out if you have this disorder. Search Related Topics:  agoraphobia  agoraphobia symptoms  agoraphobia treatments Agoraphobia Symptoms and Avoidance Behaviors Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by extreme fear and avoidance behaviors. Fears tend to occur in clusters, such as being afraid in crowds, open spaces, or modes of transportation. The agoraphobic's avoidance behaviors often mirror these fears, such as avoiding movie theaters, bridges, or driving. Find out more about agoraphobia symptoms and avoidance behaviors. Search Related Topics:  agoraphobia  avoidance behaviors  panic disorder symptoms Agoraphobia Diagnosis If you believe that you are showing signs and symptoms of agoraphobia, it is important to get evaluated to determine your diagnosis. Only a doctor or qualified mental health specialist can provide you with an accurate diagnosis. He or she will use specific diagnostic criteria when deciding if you have agoraphobia. This article outlines the diagnostic criteria used in determining a diagnosis of agoraphobia. Search Related Topics:  agoraphobia symptoms  agoraphobia treatments  agoraphobia FAQs About Agoraphobia Still have some questions about agoraphobia? Here you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about agoraphobia. Search Related Topics:  panic disorder symptoms  agoraphobia  agoraphobia symptoms Related Searches Agoraphobia Panic Disorder Help Anxiety Panic Cure Panic Attacks Anxiety Depression Featured Articles For Family and Friends Glossary Understanding Panic Disorder Symptoms Causes Diagnosis   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Panic Disorder? Symptoms of Panic Disorder Diagnosis of Panic Disorder Treatment of Panic Disorder Info for Family/Friends   Follow me on: Advertisement