Agoraphobia

Abstract

Agoraphobia (AGP), the most debilitating of all phobias is a complex psycho-physiological disorder which manifests as severe anxiety and/or panic reactions, accompanied by a dread of being away from a 'safe' place. Data presented in this paper indicate that AGP might be called a somatopsychic disorder, i.e. a nutritional-biochemical imbalance which creates an emotional effect. The incidence of this disorder is significant and appears to be rapidly increasing. AGP was attended by multiple vitamin dependent enzymophathies in all of twelve clients tested. A genetic relationship is suggested in that pharmacological nutrient levels were necessary to eliminate the enzymopathies and reverse the symptomology. The relationship of agoraphobia to disturbed metabolism is explored, particularly emphasizing carbohydrate metabolism. The relationship between allergy type reactions and agoraphobia is noted. The response of agoraphobics to a nutritional-biochemical approach has been dramatically successful, often resulting in complete recovery. Recovery in this context is defined as elimination of panic reactions and normal mobility.