Category: Agoraphobia

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Phobias

January 19th, 2010  |  

Phobias and avoidant behaviors are often a byproduct of panic attacks and high anxiety states. For example, if you have a panic attack while driving in traffic youmay want to avoid driving in traffic in the future. The two situations have become linked in your mind and just thinking about doing it can bring on some anxiety. When this becomes an on-going problem it is termed “agoraphobia” which is defined as the “fear of fear”. You really aren’t fearful... Read More

 
 
 

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