The Agoraphobia Workbook: A Comprehensive Program to End Your Fear of Symptom Attacks

About this book

Being agoraphobic can take many forms and most people with agoraphobia are not complete shut-ins. Instead they may have trouble walking outside alone for fear of feeling dizzy and falling down or be afraid of driving on the freeway because they might faint or avoid public venues for fear of losing physical or emotional control in a crowded place. Whatever form agoraphobia takes it is a highly treatable and surprisingly common anxiety disorder. The Agoraphobia Workbook can help you or someone you love overcome agoraphobia in any of its forms. The book offers clear information about how the disorder develops and a practical step-by-step treatment strategy you can use to control specific fears and symptoms. In an interactive easy-to-follow style the workbook takes you through exposure and desensitization exercises. By taking it step-by-step you can work up to formerly difficult tasks like walking outside driving taking public transportation and going to stores and malls. The book also includes tips on avoiding relapses managing setbacks and finding help and support.