Agoraphobia or fear of public places and open spaces

Agoraphobia, or the excessive and irrational fear of being unable to escape of find help, is known as the "fear of fear". This phobia can significantly limit daily life, both socially and professionally. The treatment of agoraphobia is crucial to enable individuals to overcome these limitations. It is a relatively complex phobia to treat because the avoidance behavior are numerous. Agoraphobia can be intertwined with other anxiety disorders such as claustrophobia, amaxophobia, ochlophobia, and many others. Agoraphobic individuals often avoid public places, closed or open spaces for fear of panicking or losing control. The treatment of agoraphobia helps to reduce these avoidance behaviors. About 1,7% of adults suffer from agoraphobia, and this phobia often begins in young adults between the ages of 20 and 30. Treating agoraphobia at the first symptoms can significantly improve the quality if life for those affected.

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VIRTUAL REALITY TO DEFEAT AGORAPHOBIA

For more than 30 years, virtual reality exposure therapies have been shown to be effective in managing anxiety disorders and in particular in specific phobias such as fear of public places and open spaces. A gradual and progressive exposure in virtual reality allows you to desensitize and significantly reduce your anxiety

“Virtual reality is 80% effective, with benefits lasting more than a year after treatment.” Eric Malbos, Medical Psychiatrist

C2Care, world leader in therapeutic virtual reality (VR) since 2015, now allows you to expose yourself from your home. A psychologist accompanies you in your treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure to virtual reality to overcome your phobia.

This treatment of agoraphobia offers a practical and effective solution.

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VIRTUAL REALITY ADAPTS TO YOUR PHOBIA

OPEN SPACES

Agoraphobic individuals may fear open spaces (parks, bodies of water, public squares, natural areas). Open spaces are often vast, and this perceived immensity increases anxiety for agoraphobic individuals.

They can be seen as less controllable or less secure than closed spaces, provoking feelings of vulnerability. Treating agoraphobia using virtual reality allows for the creation of controlled environments to adapt to patient’s needs.

Open spaces offer less privacy and may involve more social interactions. Agoraphobic individuals may fear being observed or judged by others, wich can trigger significant anxiety. Treating agoraphobia helps manage these social inreactions progressively.

CONFINED SPACES

Buldings can be a source of anxiety for agoraphobic individuals due to numerous anxiety-inducing factors : walkways, stairs, heights, elevators. Elevators and stairs in buldings can provoke feelings of confinement and entrapment, triggering panic attacks in agoraphobic individuals who fear feeling trapped or unable to escape.
Treating agoraphobia in these environments using virtual reality helps reduce these panic sensations. 

Buldings are often associated with significant heights : the roof, the nacelle, the upper floors. The fear of elevated spaces, known as acrophobia, can mix with agoraphobia, amplifying the anxiety felt by these individuals. 

Treating agoraphobia with virtual reality allows for effective management of these combined fears.

PUBLICS TRANSPORTS

Public transport, commonplace for some , is much more anxiety-inducing for agoraphobic individuals. Among the most anxiety-inducing public transports are the subway, train, bus, and airplane. The place itself can be distressing, triggering panic attacks in agoraphobic individuals who fear feeling trapped or unable to escape. Treating agoraphobia with virtual reality helps overcome these transport-related fears.

Your therapist, will gradually introduce you to these  places, adjusting the characteristics : the frequency of public transport, unexpected events like breakdowns, noises. 
Treating agoraphobia with virtual reality allows for progressive adaptation of these environments.

CROWDS AND PUBLICS SPACES

Buildings often house public spaces such as lobbies, hallways, and common areas, which can be frequented by many people. Agoraphobic individuals may feel increased anxiety when in crowded spaces or when they have to interact with numerous individuals. Treating agoraphobia with virtual reality allows for progressive management of these situations. 

Everyday public spaces can be a significant source of anxiety for agoraphobic individuals : supermarkets, queues, cinemas, hospitals, airports. Virtual reality allows for the adjustment of environments to gradually develop coping strategies for dealing with their anxiety frequency, intensity of gazes, mood of interlocutors. 
Treating agoraphobia with virtual reality helps significantly redure these anxieties. 

By using virtual reality as a tool for treating agoraphobia, individuals can overcome their fears in a safe and controlled manner, allowing them to regain confidence and overcome the obstacles related to their phobia.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. I get my headset

You will need to equiped yourself with a compatible virtual reality headset. You will then have an unlimited access to our software : C2Phobia, C2Drive, C2Hypno, C2Brain, C2Custom, and C2Motion.

2. I carry out my sessions

If you are followed by a therapist, you will discuss together your anxiety disorder, in order to understand it and to give you the necessary tools to reduce it. You will be exposed to virtual reality in a progressive manner adapted to your needs.

3. I use my headset autonomously

 You will be able to repeat as many times as necessary the exposure to the different situations in order to create a habituation and thus reduce the anxiety related to them.

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ALL ANXIOUS DISORDERS

Amaxophobia, or fear of driving

Amaxophobia, or fear of driving, is an excessive and irrational fear of driving or having a car accident. It is part of the family of specific situational phobias and manifests as intense anxiety in situations to driving. The treatment of amaxophobia is essential to help individuals overcome this fear of driving and regain their autonomy. Amaxophobia can be caracterided by distress when the person is at the wheel, whether on certain roads or all roads, or even as a passenger. The treatment of amaxophobia helps to reduce this distress and improve the quality of life of those affected. Amaxophobia affects nearly 5% of adults, particularly those aged 20 to 40. Women are more affected by this phobia. The treatment of amaxophobia is crucial for these individuals to help them regain confidence and overcome their fear of driving.
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Acrophobia, or fear of heights

Acrophobia, or fear of heights, is an excessive and irrational fear of being in high places or elevated locations. It is a specific situational phobia that can be debilitating in social, professional, and daily life. The treatment of acrophobia is essential to help individuals overcome this anxiety. This extreme anxiety is considered dysfunctional because it is not related to the actual danger of the situation. Panic can manifest in real or imagined situations. The treatment of acrophobia aims to reduce this panic and help individuals return to normal life. Between 2 and 5% of the population suffers from acrophobia, and women are twice as likely to be affected as men. Overcoming the fear of heights is a crucial goal for these individuals to reduce the negative impacts on their daily lives.
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Social Phobias

Social phobia, or social anxiety, is a fear of certain social activities or performances. These are situations in which the person feels intense anxiety about possible negative judgment from others. This anxiety can significantly affect self-confidence, making any social interaction difficult. Public speaking is often a major source of stress for those suffering from social phobia, as they fear being observed, rejected, embarrassed, or humiliated, which triggers avoidance and isolation behaviors. This social phobia can lead to a lot of suffering and should not be taken lightly. In Europe, 2 to 4% of the population suffers from social phobia, and it is more prevalent among women than men. The consequences on self-confidence and the ability to speak in public can be severe, often requiring professional intervention to help individuals overcome their fears and improve their quality of life.
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