thread: Agoraphobia

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  1. #1
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    Sep 2007
    Brisbane
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    Does anyone here have any experience with Agoraphobia, either personal or anecdotal?
    I have personal experience with claustrophobia, sorry I know that's the exact opposite.

  2. #2

    Nov 2007
    Earth
    4,434

    LOL, thanks anyway Maruschke Actually, I was surprised to find out today that agoraphobia isn't just a fear of going outside, it's actually a fear of being in a situation you can't control. In severe cases, the patient is so terrified of not being able to control their situation or make a quick getaway that they stop going outside at all.

    I was referred to a site that does a Panic and Agoraphobia Test, like the Mental Health Checklist. According to my score, I have 'very severe agoraphobia with panic attacks'. Awesome. I'm glad I found out today though, because I HAVE to go to the doc this arvo, so I can talk to him about it then.