Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia Symptoms
What is Agoraphobia
Definition By Mayo Clinic staff Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which you avoid situations that you're afraid might cause you to panic. You might avoid being alone, leaving your home or any situation where you could feel trapped, embarrassed or helpless if you do panic. People with agoraphobia often have a hard time feeling safe in any public place, especially where crowds gather. The fears can be so overwhelming that you may be essentially trapped in your own home. Agoraphobi...

Agoraphobia
Understanding Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is the fear of leaving one's home or safe area and venturing into the outside world. It is also found in combination with other phobias or obsessive-compulsive disorders. People suffering from agoraphobia usually have panic attacks when they feel unsafe, and these unsafe feelings include when the person is trapped, out of control, or too far from a personal comfort zone. Many people suffering from agoraphobia are confined to their homes or even to a specific room in their home.

Agoraphobia, Panic Or Anxiety Attacks
Panic Attacks
Although agoraphobics can suffer from the fear of open spaces, this is not always the case. It is more likely that these sufferers have a fear of having a panic attack, which can take place literally anywhere. Panic attacks are also known as anxiety attacks.