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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