Treatment for Fear of Open Spaces (also, fear of leaving a safe place)
- Agoraphobia treatment at the Huddersfield and Manchester Hypnotherapy Clinic
Agoraphobia is amongst the top ten most commonly experienced
phobias. It means literally a "fear of open spaces",
however, this is an incomplete and misleading view. Agoraphobics
are not necessarily afraid of open spaces. Rather, they are afraid
of having panicky feelings wherever these fearful feelings may
occur. For many they happen at home or in public places, places
that are certainly not "open".
In fact, agoraphobia is a condition that develops when a person
begins to avoid spaces or situations associated with anxiety.
Typical "phobic situations" might include driving, crowded
places, being at work, being alone, meetings and social gatherings.
Agoraphobia arises from an internal anxiety condition that has
become so intense that the suffering individual fears going anywhere
or doing anything where these feelings of panic have repeatedly
occurred before. Once the panic attacks have started, these episodes
become the ongoing stress, even when other more obvious pressures
have diminished. This sets up a condition that generally leads
to increased numbers of panic attacks and, for some people, an
increase in the situations or events that can produce panicky
feelings. Others experience fearful feelings continuously; more
a feeling of overall discomfort, rather than panic.
A person may fear having anxiety attacks, losing control, or
embarrassing him/herself in such situations. Many people remain
in a painful state of anxious anticipation because of these fears.
Some become restricted or housebound while others function normally
but with great difficulty, often attempting to hide their discomfort.
Would you like help to overcome your fear of open spaces?
At the Huddersfield and Manchester Hypnotherapy Clinic (UK) I am able
to efficiently help you permamently overcome Agoraphobia. Please contact
me to arrange a free
consultation with no obligation so that we can discuss your
specific needs.
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