Agoraphobia Support Group

These techniques were taken off Dr. Weil's Healthy Aging site.

This is a document to help with stopping or reducing the intensity of a panic attack. There are several strategies listed. This is for all who suffer panic attacks, not just agoraphobics.

Since so many of us suffer panic attacks, not just agoraphobics, I decided to take this from a book that I am reading and share it with everyone. This is a scale of feelings one might feel at different stages of a panic attack.

Don't Expect Your Family to Get Agoraphobia 
by Stephen Price

Below are several links I have found for prescription assistance for those that it (like myself).  Meds are expensive and more and more companies are providing assistance now.

Don't forget about the $4.00 programs that many pharmacies now have - they have many meds that only cost $4.00 and that's a HUGE savings.  Even some of the pharmacies in grocery stores are offering this assistance as well.  So be sure to ask, the worst they will do is say no.

Good luck and I hope some of this information has helped.  As I find more, I'll add it.  If anyone else finds any others, please feel free to add also.

What Are the Treatments?

How well the treatment will work depends partly on the phobia's severity.  Though some phobias are never completely cured, therapy can help many people learn to function effectively.  Attending phobia clinics and support groups has also helped many people overcome their issues.