There are five main types of agoraphobia, which are situations in which the symptoms appear. These include using public transportation, standing in line, being in enclosed spaces, being outside the ...

Agoraphobia is generally known as a fear of open or public spaces, or a fear of leaving the house. It is diagnosed when the person experiences anxiety symptoms or panic attacks in multiple situations ...

Leaving the house can be a terrifying prospect for people with agoraphobia, who have a hard time feeling safe in public. While many are staying inside during the coronavirus pandemic, this is not the ...

WE MIGHT not talk about it very much, but agoraphobia is one of the most common panic-related disorders in the UK. While it's commonly associated with a phobia of open spaces or leaving the house, ...

I wasn't ready for a pandemic. Over ten years ago, I found myself in an American Care physician's office explaining to a doctor wearing a well-tailored red suit why I hadn't left my house in over ...

WHILE going out in public is a daily necessity for many, it’s not that easy for everyone. Agoraphobia is one of the most common fear-related illnesses, and anxiety support organisation No More Panic ...

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder marked by an intense fear of being in places or situations where escape may be difficult or help unavailable, especially during a panic attack. Here's a ...

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I experienced the first of what became recurring anxiety attacks in 2013, but I wasn’t given the diagnosis of panic disorder with agoraphobia until 2017. In those four years, my life became ...