| Autobiography of an Agoraphobic One Man's Struggle with Panic Disorder | | | Author:
| Patrick, Michael R. | | ISBN: | 978-1-4107-8630-2 | | Publication Date: | Sep 2003 | | Publisher: | AuthorHouse
| | Book Format: | Paperback | | List Price: | USD $13.95 | Book Description:
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"Autobiography of an Agoraphobic" details the life of Michael R. Patrick, who, for the last 30 years has suffered with Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia; which is a fear of open spaces, like golf courses, or large enclosed areas, like shopping malls. The book also reveals that a lot of agoraphobics have heart murmurs called Mitral Valve Prolapse that can mimic a panic attack.More Description "Autobiography of an Agoraphobic" details the life of Michael R. Patrick, who, for the last 30 years has suffered with Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia; which is a fear of open spaces, like golf courses, or large enclosed areas, like shopping malls. The book also reveals that a lot of agoraphobics have heart murmurs called Mitral Valve Prolapse that can mimic a panic attack. Once that fact was discovered, Mr. Patrick was put on a beta-blocker for his Mitral Valve to function better, and now Mr. Patrick has rare instances of panic attacks, even in open spaces. It is up front and personal, and details what it feels like to have panic attacks/ MVP attacks, and how to live with it and still enjoy life. It is estimated that there are more than 10 million people in the United States alone who have some type of Agoraphobia/ Panic Disorder. This book will help everyone who is ready to live a much more fulfilling life, with much less suffering. If you, or someone you know has a fear of going outside, a fear of escalators, elevators, etc. then this book is for them. At the heading of each chapter is a Bible verse which consummates the chapter's theme in God's eyes. In closing, he overcame agoraphobia, and you can too, if you read the instructions in this book. May God bless you in your suffering and soon ease it. | |