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Is there anything which helps coping with agoraphobia or even healing it?

User Profile: CheerySandi
CheerySandi June 4th, 2021

Is there anything which helps coping with agoraphobia or even healing it? Can there be any physical issue underneath agoraphobia (hormonal imbalance, etc)? What to check by doctor?

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User Profile: RarelyCharlie
RarelyCharlie June 4th, 2021

@CheerySandi I am not an expert, but the therapists I know tell me agoraphobia can be healed completely using CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy). However, inexperienced CBT therapists might have difficulty with the treatment.

Some coping techniques can make things worse in the long term, I'm told, and inexperienced therapists who teach coping techniques can cause problems that way.

It used to be that agoraphobia sometimes made it difficult to go to therapy sessions, but more and more therapists work online now, so that is less of a problem.

I've never heard of any physical issue connected with agoraphobia, but I suppose the only way to be sure is to ask a doctor.

Charlie