Agoraphobia Self-Help

By Emily Watson

Agoraphobia is the mother of all phobias. It is an unpleasant and often misunderstood condition that paralyses the sufferer into becoming a spectator of life. Many people who suffer from agoraphobia find it too stressful to leave the house and often cancel appointments or other commitments to stay at home.

But what if there was a way to trick or control your brain to react differently to your fears and anxiety so that you were able to leave the house for your appointment or other affairs? Or to calm down when feelings of anxiety become too overwhelming?

This short-read book proposes five types of self-help techniques to overcome feelings of desperation, overwhelm, total despair, and worry whenever you are faced with an anxious situation. The author hopes to help those in the grip of agoraphobia cope and take back some control over their lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Emily Watson Inc
• Release date: Jul 7, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393027010

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INTRODUCTION: HOW CAN THIS BOOK HELP YOU?

Thank you for your interest in this short-read book. I am not a medical practitioner, only an ordinary person who believes one can teach your brain to react differently to any situation, including fear and anxiety. If you are familiar with my other books, you will know that I focus on mindset and have a niche website dedicated to this topic at emilywatsonbooks.com. 

After witnessing how five self-help techniques that work with the brain have helped my best friend cope with his agoraphobia, I decided to also help others by writing this book. The harsh reality is that for people with agoraphobia, leaving one’s safety zone is stressful and can cause panic attacks. This stress is difficult for anyone to understand and cannot just be changed with the push of a button. 

Agoraphobia is the mother of all phobias and is a type of anxiety disorder. People with agoraphobia avoid places or situations that make them feel trapped, helpless, or embarrassed, which can make them panic. A real or upcoming event may make you afraid. For example, you might be afraid of taking a bus or train, being in open or closed spaces, waiting in line, or being with a lot of other people.  

This fear might seem irrational to an outsider, but it is very real for the person who suffers from it, who feels paralysed to only exist and not to experience life.  

My best friend has lived in a prison cell for almost a decade, and I have been by his side through many highs and lows.  He has to pay people to shop for him or deliver his medication, and he rarely leaves his house.  Fortunately, he has a job that only needs Internet access and a computer. He knows his thoughts and fears are totally irrational, but he feels helpless to fight them. No one really understands what is happening in his head, not even me, his best