Agoraphobia – Learning to Open Up to the World Outside

Agoraphobia is literally defined as “fear of open spaces” or “fear of marketplace.” Yet most people understand Agoraphobia as a fear forcing them to remain housebound, confined to a certain section of the home, or within the parameters of their property line

However Agoraphobia also includes those not able to go beyond certain streets, buildings or geographical locations. These arbitrary boundaries can change over time. Some can travel to certain locations while needing to avoid others, like having a 20 miles radius they can travel in but needing to avoid a section of town. They may only be able to go 3 blocks south, yet can go forty mile north. The limitations of Agoraphobia need not make logical sense and it is one of the reasons most will not seek help. It doesn’t make logical sense and because they don’t understand it, they think no one can.

The real issue is not how small your world has become

It is how quickly your world can open up so the fears can disappear. What changes need to occur within you so you can feel free again. The core fears of agoraphobics are often rooted in relationship issues and personal concerns; not the physical boundaries people have set up for themselves. Assisting a person past these internal limitations can be accomplished in a relatively short time frame. Assuming no other prevalent conditions exist, we typically assist clients past the fears of Agoraphobia in as little as 12 sessions.

For more information on overcoming Agoraphobia, feel free to call the toll free number for Designed Thinking, 866-718-9995