We have all heard of anxiety and we have all heard of agoraphobia. But did you know that one can actually lead to the other if left untreated? These are two very different health conditions, but anxiety can cause people to not want to leave their house for fear of an anxiety attack. Having agoraphobia can lead to anxiety if a sufferer is forced out of their comfort zone.
Anxiety is an overwhelming sense of fear with both physical and emotional symptoms that can be disabling. Agoraphobia is a fear of leaving the house or comfort zone. Agoraphobia may or may not be caused by anxiety. And anxiety may or may not be caused by agoraphobia. But one thing is for sure, the two can go hand in hand.
If you suffer from anxiety, agoraphobia or both, then you may need anxiety treatment to help overcome them. Treatment can help you to deal with either of these conditions and get you going again.