Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia

Definition

Agoraphobia is a fear of being in places where help might not be available. It usually involves fear of crowds, bridges, or of being outside alone.

Symptoms
  • Anxiety or panic attack (acute severe anxiety)
  • Becoming housebound for prolonged periods of time
  • Dependence on others
  • Fear of being alone
  • Fear of being in places where escape might be difficult
  • Fear of losing control in a public place
  • Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others
  • Feelings of helplessness
  • Feeling that the body is unreal
  • Feeling that the environment is unreal
  • Unusual temper or agitation with trembling or twitching
  • Additional symptoms that may occur:
  • Abdominal distress that occurs when upset
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Chest pain
  • Confused or disordered thoughts
  • Intense fear of dying
  • Intense fear of going crazy
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive sweating
  • Heartbeat sensations
  • Lightheadedness, near fainting
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Skin flushing

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