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I had agoraphobia about 8 years ago due to a traumatic experience with my local cops and I became afraid to drive. (not arrested or anything) I wont say it was only because of that but it seemed to be the trigger. The only time I could leave was if my husband drove me somewhere. I cancelled appointments and all sorts of things. My doc at the time was kind enough to do some phone consults for me and my therapist too. I learned about exposure therapy not in the official sense but something I read about and what my therapist suggested. He first suggested I walk to the corner and back and I did that. Then it was around the block, etc. Then he suggested I pull my car out of the driveway and go to the corner and back. Then it was around the corner. Then it was the back roads into town, and eventually the highways. This all occurred over time and with no set schedule. With each goal met as i was able to work through the gripping anxiety and build on each goal. I also took medication for anxiety and panic attacks. I was able to get better and now have no issues. I am not saying this works for everyone but it worked for me.
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