Agoraphobia has a lifetime prevalence of 0.6% - 6%
Agoraphobia can be a part of Panic Disorder ( see
Panic Disorder ) and is frequently comorbid with depression, other
anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance related disorders.
Answer the following questions:
YES
NO
1
Do you experience anxietyabout
being in places (e.g. in a crowd, on a bridge,
traveling on public transportation) from which escape might be
difficult or in which help might not be available in the event of
having a panic attack?
2
Do you avoid
the above mentioned situations or require a companion?
If you answered YES to the above
questions you might have Agoraphobia and you could benefit from
psychiatric treatment (antianxiety medication, behavioral therapy,
relaxation exercises, individual psychotherapy etc.).
