whats the best cure for agoraphobia????

Question:

I have passed up so many chances to go to concerts and see bands i really like, or moveis etc. Because i am afraid of being in crowds. I dont go to packed restaurants, movie theaters, and forget about staduims...its been almost 3 years now....since i got agoraphobia. what do i do to live a normal life again!!!!!!

Answers:
Definitely seek professional help as your agoraphobia may be rooted in something else like PTSD, which is I think more easily or comfortably treated than overcoming a phobia. Otherwise aversion therapy like the other answers, only in baby steps. Go as far as you can comfortably go and stay there reminding yourself that you are safe (have a trusted friend with you.) Reward yourself when you return home with positive words or a fun little dance, and then the next day go a little farther or a little longer. Keep a self-affirmation journal for the times that you get off track to remind yourself of your progress.

Shock therapy--go outside! Do it with someone you trust. At first, just look at pictures of wide open spaces on the computer and then go from there. Good luck!

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