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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

Severe
 41
Moderate
 35
Mild
 28
None
 13

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Fear of public or open places (agoraphobia)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Fear of public or open places (agoraphobia)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Alprazolam 15   Alprazolam: 14%
Clonazepam 5   Clonazepam: 5%
Positive self-talk 4   Positive self-talk: 4%
Cognitive therapy 3   Cognitive therapy: 3%
Klonopin 3   Klonopin: 3%
Social Networking Online 3   Social Networking Online: 3%
Dog(s) 3   Dog(s): 3%
Stay at home on computer 3   Stay at home on computer: 3%
Psychiatrist and Psychologist 2   Psychiatrist and Psychologist: 2%
Xanax 2   Xanax: 2%
Diazepam 2   Diazepam: 2%
Citalopram 1   Citalopram: 1%
Buspirone 1   Buspirone: 1%
Paroxetine 1   Paroxetine: 1%
Propranolol 1   Propranolol: 1%
Bupropion 1   Bupropion: 1%
Inositol 1   Inositol: 1%
EMDR Therapy 1   EMDR Therapy: 1%
Deep breathing and relaxation 1   Deep breathing and relaxation: 1%
Unable to work 1   Unable to work: 1%
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 1   Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol): 1%
Psychiatric Service Dog 1   Psychiatric Service Dog: 1%

Report created on May 27, 2012.