Before we start our attempt to explain and define agoraphobia, let us show why we decided to talk about it. We will show the reason in terms of numbers.
We have found a figure that says that agoraphobia rate in the USA is about 1 person in 84 people is managing and dealing with Agoraphobia. This means that 3.2 million people in the USA and dealing with Agoraphobia.
Agoraphobia as a disorder is categorized under anxiety disorders in the anxiety DSM IV. Therefore, it is looked at as one of the types of anxiety. Read more »
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Understand and Define Agoraphobia
Posted by admin on October 19, 2009
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Multiple Personality Disorder
Posted by smart on October 19, 2009
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Multiple personality disorder
Multiple personality disorder (MPD), is a condition in which a patient displays numerous distinct identities or personalities. Each of the personalities, also known as alters, has its own way of perceiving, interacting and reacting with the environment. Patients diagnosed with MPD exhibit a wide array of symptoms that fluctuate with time. The severity of the condition also varies from patient to patient. Apart from the symptoms mentioned below, patients also experience other symptoms, such as those seen in epilepsy, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders and eating disorders.
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Agoraphobia – Its Causes, Symptoms, Cure
Posted by admin on September 18, 2009
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What is Agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia is not, as many people believe, just about open spaces. It is really the fear of being in any place or situation where the sufferer does not feel safe or where the sufferer feels trapped, and he/she is filled by an uncontrollable urge to escape to a place of safety which, in most cases, is his/her own house.
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