Agoraphobia: The Fear of Fear

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This personal story explores a 40-year journey of living with agoraphobia, anxiety, and panic attacks. It shares struggles, coping mechanisms, and the importance of self-belief. Offering practical insights and hope, it highlights resilience and reminds us that with patience and support, meaningful progress is possible.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:13:09

Questions

1. What coping technique has the speaker relied on for over 30 years?

Yoga Drinking water quickly Neurolinguistic programming with eye placement Grounding feet

2. Where did the speaker experience their first major panic attack?

In the metro In the workplace On an airplane At home

3. How long did the speaker largely remain in their bedroom after the diagnosis?

Six months Five years One year Two years

4. What condition was the speaker diagnosed with at age 20?

Generalized anxiety disorder Social anxiety disorder Claustrophobia Aerophobia (agoraphobia)

5. What lesson does the speaker emphasize after decades of managing panic attacks?

Self-belief and coping mechanisms make progress possible Avoid therapy if it feels uncomfortable Medication is the only effective treatment Anxiety always worsens with age

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