Treating Agoraphobia

Clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Boccanfuso describes the course of treatment she recommends for one woman’s crippling fear of leaving her house.

[literalegendz]

The thing is - the people that don't have Agoraphobia - don't really know what works. I have Agoraphobia (thankfully, I'm not housebound and I'm making progress) but it's hard. It's not as easy as they're saying. It takes time, effort, and most of all - facing the fears.

[TheOnlyHonor]

Thank you for sharing this, I have been housebound to Agoraphobia since 2005, I have very rarely heard or seen anyone speaking about it. <3

[AlishaArlene]

It often strikes me as odd that people who have never had agoraphobia tell people who DO have agoraphobia what to do to "cure" it, deal with it, etc... Thing is, what works for Becky won't work for Suzie, and what works for Suzie won't work for Kathy, and so on... :-/

[thehoneyeffect]

I'm fat and have pcos, i want to exercise in the morning (morning walk, Swimming) but I often receive street abuse which has made me kind of paranoid and has made me want to avoid going outside.

Some of my coping mechanisms are having headphones with chilled out music or fierce music. Mirrored shades, no can see your eyes. I find that when I don't have them sometimes I have a thing called labyrinthitis which makes me dizzy/vertigo, the world begins to swirl and churn around, I feel nauseous (it's caused by stress )

Sometimes I manage it and get out and walk and I end up feeling proud, other times ive crumbled. Good luck to everyone suffering from this

[darchcruise]

Lucky for her. How do I get a clinical psychologist to my home to treat me free of charge?

[NinaOnnie]

Having someone come to my house freaks me the fuck out just the thought even....my son had a friend over and I hid in the closet the entire day in fact I've completely moved into a closet under the stairs I don't even feel comfortable in my own home.

[carolwhelihan]

i just turned 66. My agoraphobia started slowly 2 years ago after a relapse of severe anxiety. Covid isolation, I believe started the process. I never experienced agoraphobia until this. The last 3 months has been the worst. I don't feel comfortable in my apt. either and feel like i am in an animal trap. No real support, divorced, grown children are far away. My having to survive after years of domestic abuse and then as a single mom worried about money certainly contributed. It's like I hit 2022, and just didn't have the courage anymore. Severe panic attacks in Feb. of 22. So much trauma over the years, it's like I ran out of bravery gas. I have pushed myself for 2 years to go out, work part-time, etc. but the anxiety never lessened until sometimes when I got home. It is the worst disorder, a living nightmare daily. I wish there was an in person support group to go to.

[ElizabethSotiria]

I feel isolated because people who’ve never had true agoraphobia are simply not relatable to me, I can’t trust their process unfortunately..
I know that’s harsh but unless you’ve been in it I don’t want to know how you THINK I should get out of it.
I want to hear from a professional who’s conquered it who has experienced it and implemented steps themselves to get a grip on it.

[stitchedwithlovebyloretta]

I'm 55 and haven't left my home but 4 times in 6 years. HELP

[Chris-bwt]

I have major agoraphobia and I want to get better and I know it isn’t logical but it’s so scary and hard

[lastylehustle]

I would like to know an update on this women.. My heart goes out to her and her family. At onr point in my life I was near being home bound Agoraphobic just like her. But, thanks to CBT and Meds I have expanded my Safe Zone significantly. I can enjoy driving miles away home and do alot of thing I was unable to do months ago. I hope this little information helps anyone dealing with Agoraphobia and feel free to relpy. There is alot of ignorance and stigma out there about mental illness. Do Not be afraid that you are Not alone with this and we can overcome it !! Be kind to yourself and know that this is treatable.

[stitchedwithlovebyloretta]

I've been agorophobic for almost three years. I haven't left my home other than my front porch. I am 53 no insurance, no income and cannot get therapy. I feel I'm at my ropes end. Not a big support system it's more I'm feeling pressured to do it. I need help before it's to late please...I lost my mother and father and couldn't attend the service. Please help

[bestthereisentertainment]

I suffer from agoraphobia and have not left my house in like a year. I need a couch/therapist to work with me like this. Skype session are not doing it. I need someone to help me along the way. please someone tell me they have an idea, My 4 yr old boy and wife would like me back.

[sefanderknotts]

I have tried to get help but it's difficult to leave my home to have to go to the person that's willing to help me. It is a struggle for me and my family. 🌎WWG

[mercuryxyz]

Does anyone know how the word agoraphobia started. It is an ancient Greek word meaning fear of the market place. So other denominations from that time have labeled it a phobia. The Greek word for fear is phobia. It generalises all kinds of fears whether psychological or genetic. A damning error by modern psychology Many of these so called phobias belong to neuroscience

[nikkistrength]

I have a daughter struggling with agoraphobia and severe depression. She often blames me and it’s a difficult situation altogether to offer support.
Where can I secure resources- ie clinicians who provide intervention by phone or in her residence??? Please help me help her.

[xBeckyx]

I've had agoraphobia since 2011 (my first year of high school). It's the worst experience ever, especially when my symptoms include extreme nausea. I can be fine with going out, but once I start driving down the road I all of a sudden feel like I'm going to vomit.

[jettergarcia]

I have panic disorder, and i think that is why I have agoraphobia. Anyways, thanks for this video <3

[juanz]

Anyone have an update on her progress?😊

[KingPurcival]

I wonder if she ever came and gave him a hug.