Best Hollywood Portrayal of an Agoraphobic

To portray agoraphobia successfully, one has to be a very good actor.It is such a complex affliction to understand.

Everybody has had an anxious mood but how many do understand what makes an agoraphobic so guarded and insecure.

Jodie Foster tried to play the role of an agoraphobic in Nim’s Island but it just did not cut. She is a first class actress but she could not pull it off. It was at most comical.

I am sure Daniel Day Lewis can pull off playing agoraphobia but he has not been selected for such a role yet.

Well, the only film where I have seen an actress pull it off successfully is by Talia Shire in Rocky 1.

Adrian Pennino (Talia Shire) was Rocky’s girlfriend, the very insecure pet shop girl everyone called retarded.

Adrian seemed so insecure around people! It was both profound and subtle! The acting was superb and excellent. You could feel the confusion inside and the panic and insecurity on the outside of this 30year old woman.

What was the cause of her panic disorder? It was her brother, the very possessive Paulie Pennino! He had so much control over her life and he was so insecure. I advise you watch the film.

Thankfully for Adrian, Rocky put the brother in his place and she gradually came out of her shell.

So what do you learn from the film? That many anxiety disorders originate from domination. The neediness of another (like a brother, father or mother) robs another of his freedom and development. It is this domineering behavior that triggers off panic disorders in many.

It is therefore essential that one learns to be independent and no longer be treated like a kid. You also do not have to defer to your parents all the time or to anyone else if you are of age.(John 9:21) Every man will carry his own load.(Galatians 6:5)

Standing up for yourself is the best anxiety treatment.