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<p>There are a range of options available to help people manage their agoraphobia.
The National Health Service website provides information and advice on a range of
mental health matters, including panic disorder, and provides access to digital applications
through the NHS Apps Library that can support people.</p><p>Lifestyle changes and
self-help techniques may help, including taking regular exercise, eating more healthily,
and avoiding alcohol, drugs and drinks that contain caffeine. Medication may be recommended
by a general practitioner if these are not effective.</p><p>Through the Improving
Access to Psychological Therapies programme, people with agoraphobia can also refer
themselves directly for psychological therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy.</p><p>In
severe cases of agoraphobia, medication may be used in combination with other types
of treatment, such as psychological therapies and relaxation therapy.</p>
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