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Fear of public or open places (agoraphobia) Report
Fear of public places or open areas is clinically known as agoraphobia. People with agoraphobia characteristically avoid places and situations which cause them to experience anxiety or panic, especially places from which escape could be difficult or where help is not immediately accessible.
What we've learned from patients who report Fear of public or open places (agoraphobia)
Symptom severities
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Severe
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42 |  |
|---|---|---|
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Moderate
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34 |  |
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Mild
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29 |  |
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None
|
10 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Fear of public or open places (agoraphobia)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 15 |  |
|
| Clonazepam | 5 | |
|
| Positive self-talk | 4 | |
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| Cognitive therapy | 3 | |
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| Klonopin | 3 | |
|
| Stay at home on computer | 3 | |
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| Social Networking Online | 3 | |
|
| Dog(s) | 3 | |
|
| Psychiatrist and Psychologist | 2 | |
|
| Xanax | 2 | |
|
| Diazepam | 2 | |
|
| Buspirone | 1 | |
|
| Paroxetine | 1 | |
|
| Citalopram | 1 | |
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| Propranolol | 1 | |
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| Inositol | 1 | |
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| EMDR Therapy | 1 | |
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| Deep breathing and relaxation | 1 | |
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| Unable to work | 1 | |
|
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 1 | |
|
| Psychiatric Service Dog | 1 | |
Report created on February 09, 2012.