Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions regarding agoraphobia:

1. Are my symptoms indicative of agoraphobia?
   
   
2. How is agoraphobia typically diagnosed?
   
   
3. What is causing my agoraphobia?
   
   
4. How is agoraphobia related to panic disorder?
   
   
5. Do I have panic disorder?
   
   
6. Is my agoraphobia medically dangerous?
   
   
7. Will my agoraphobia become worse if I don’t treat it?
   
   
8. What are my treatment options? How effective are treatments?
   
   
9. Will I ever be able to overcome my agoraphobia?
   
   
10. Are my children at risk of developing agoraphobia since I have the condition?