Question: Dear Dr. Jones, I treated with you about 15 years ago for agoraphobia--and was helped very much by your keen insight into this condition....
Panic Disorder
I have been taking 3mg of Xanax daily for anxiety for 2 years. I have been diagnosed with agoraphobia. Are there any options for medication besides SSRI's and SNRI's? They seem to make my anxiety worse. I've also had cognitive behavioral treatment with little success. Please help me with any options for overcoming my fears.
Recovery from agoraphobia requires a good understanding of what it is, proper breathing test.askdrjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/Anxiety_Handout.pdf and complete desensitization. SSRI's/SNRI's are not required unless you are unable to...
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