Do You Have Agoraphobia? Quiz (With Examples)

What is Agoraphobia?

Signs of Agoraphobia

• Places outside of home
• Crowded spaces (i.e. a concert)
• Open spaces (i.e. a park)
• Enclosed spaces (i.e. shopping centre, a movie theatre)
• Public transportation, (i.e. trams, buses, trains, planes)
• Fear of being alone
• Fear of losing control in public
• Staying at home for prolonged periods of time

Symptoms of Agoraphobia

• Intense anxiety
• Sweating
• Hard of breath
• Increased heart rate
• Chest pain
• Shaking
• Dizziness
• Nausea

According to The Australian Government’s Department of Health:

Panic Disorder is a condition that affects

of the Australian and New Zealand populations each year

Women are

more likely than men to experience a panic disorder

How You Can Take Control

• Learn More

  One of the primary challenges of conquering agoraphobia is to learn how exactly to respond to irrational thoughts brought on by particular environments and situations. By undertaking particular measures to combat these thoughts, your feelings will gradually follow to become less and less overwhelming.

• Learn calming skills
• Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs
• Try not to actively avoid stressful situations
• Educate yourself on agoraphobia

• Seek Help From a Support Group

  If your agoraphobia is so debilitating that you can’t go on with daily life without feeling some kind of anxiety or stress, it may be worth looking to get some additional help from others. You may find that a support group, either online or in-person, can be just what you need to kickstart your journey in overcoming these feelings. Seeking help within a support group is a great starting point for those who would like to take the first step in managing their anxieties without having to be confronted with leaving their home or entering a space that brings forward these anxieties.

• Seek Help From a Professional

  If the above steps do not help, it is time to contact a professional. You may feel as if you can manage all of your fears, but by not confronting them you will only strengthen them. Do not be scared to let your GP know what you are feeling – they will be able to refer you to a specialised professional that will provide you with actionable steps, along with other ways to help to overcome your agoraphobia.

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