Exposure treatments are not as effective at treating agoraphobia as they are for specific phobias because of the high comorbidity rate of agoraphobia with panic disorders.
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Agoraphobia often involves a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable, which can lead to avoidance behaviors. It frequently co-occurs with panic disorder, where individuals experience recurrent panic attacks. Show more…
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