mental health disorders
Agoraphobia
Treatment of Agoraphobia
Exposure therapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy Sometimes antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) If agoraphobia is not treated, it usually waxes and wanes in severity and may even disappear without formal treatment, possibly because people have used their own form of exposure therapy, exposing themselves repeatedly to the situation that triggers their fears until the fears subside. Others no longer complain about agoraphobia symptoms because they have learned to avoid situations (such as airplanes or crowds) that trigger their anxiety. However, simply avoiding situations may significantly restrict a person's life. Because treatments often increase anxiety at first, treatment of agoraphobia (and other anxiety disorders) often involves learning relaxation strategies. Psychotherapy None Psychotherapy None Recognize when their thinking is distorted Control the distorted thinking Modify their behavior accordingly People with agoraphobia may benefit from taking an Drug Therapy . Although SSRIs are considered to be antidepressants, they may also work well for some anxiety disorders. 