4. Can a person suffer from agoraphobia without having any history of panic attacks? Yes. About 10% of people with agoraphobia do not experience panic attacks.
5. Are parents any way responsible in making a child more prone to agoraphobia? There are no conclusive results, but many studies suggest that some individuals who suffer from panic disorder and agoraphobia have had a history of overprotective families.
6. What is the course of Agoraphobia with treatment?The prognosis is actually very good, with proper medication and psychotherapy, 90% of patients will find significant improvement in their symptoms and condition.
7. How does one lower the risk of becoming agoraphobic?Generally it may not be possible to prevent agoraphobia