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 | Panic disorder is currently diagnosed as occurring with or without agoraphobia. In general, agoraphobia is a condition that involves a fear of having a panic attack in a place or situation in which it would be embarrassing or challenging to escape from. However, the symptoms of agoraphobia can vary from person-to-person. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for agoraphobia. | |
Agoraphobia 101
Agoraphobia is an intense fear that is often misunderstood. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with this condition, you most likely have a lot of questions about it. You may be interested in understanding more about the diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and treatment options for agoraphobia. To help you become more knowledgeable about this complicated condition, here you will find answers to 5 FAQs about agoraphobia.
| Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia
Panic attacks are the main symptom of panic disorder. These attacks involve a variety of distressing thoughts and frightening physical sensations. Some common symptoms include shaking, sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain, and a fear of dying. Given the symptoms of panic attacks, it is not surprising that a person with panic disorder may become afraid of having future attacks. Agoraphobia develops when a person fearfully anticipates panic attacks and begins to avoid many places and situations that may trigger these attacks. Learn more about the diagnostic criteria for panic disorder with agoraphobia.
| Homebound Out of Fear
Approximately one-third of people diagnosed with panic disorder will develop agoraphobia. A difficult condition to manage, agoraphobia involves many fears around one's experience with panic attacks. At times, this fear can become so intense that avoidance behaviors are developed, in which one stays away from many situations or places that they fear will trigger a panic attack. Fear and avoidance can become so intense that the person becomes afraid to leave their own home. Find out more about the potentially disabling issue associated with agoraphobia and learn some tips to help manage this condition.
| Proposed Changes in Diagnosis
In 2013, the new fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is scheduled to be published. The DSM-5 is the handbook used by mental health specialists to diagnosis conditions, including panic disorder and agoraphobia. In this upcoming edition of the DSM-5, there will be some changes to the diagnostic criteria of both panic disorder and agoraphobia, including a separation of these disorders into two separate and distinct conditions. Find out more about the potential changes to the way in which agoraphobia is diagnosed.
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