𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 ‘𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐀’: 𝐒𝐑𝐌𝐒 ..,,

#𝐒𝐑𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬
𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 ‘𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐀’: 𝐒𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐏𝐒𝐘𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐊 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒, 𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐒, 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 & 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐄𝐒!
𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐀 often misunderstood and overlooked, is a debilitating anxiety disorder that causes significant distress & impairs social or occupational functioning of an individual. However, it affects millions worldwide, mentally, emotionally & psychologically.
Agoraphobia manifests as an intense fear of situations or places, where escape might be difficult or embarrassing, leading to avoidance behaviors. However, to shed light on this alarming condition & its management, we spoke with 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐊 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐈𝐌𝐒), 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲.

#DrCharanexplains, “#Agoraphobia is an intense anxiety and/or avoidance of situations (eg, being in crowds, public gatherings or shopping malls, driving etc) that may be difficult to leave or in which help is not readily available if incapacitating panic-like symptoms were to develop. It's crucial to recognize that agoraphobia isn't just a fear of open spaces, but rather a complex interplay of psychological & environmental factors. Diagnosis is based on clinical criteria. Treatment focuses on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically, exposure therapy, which help patients challenge & reframe their anxious thoughts. However, the treatment involves a multifaceted approach, tailored to individual needs. Medication may also be prescribed to alleviate symptoms.”
Dr Charan further highlights the role of lifestyle modifications & self-care practices in managing agoraphobia. He emphasizes, “Regular exercise, adequate sleep & stress-reduction techniques like mindfulness and relaxation exercises can complement medical treatment, fostering overall well-being. Most importantly, compassion and understanding towards individuals grappling with agoraphobia is quintessential. It's essential to approach this condition with empathy and support. With the right treatment and support system in place, individuals with agoraphobia can lead fulfilling lives.”

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