agoraphobic
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of situations where escape might be difficult or help may not be available if panic symptoms arise. Individuals with agoraphobia often avoid places or situations such as public transportation, open spaces, enclosed spaces, standing in line, or being in a crowd. They may also fear being outside of their home alone. The fear is not just of the situation itself, but of experiencing panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms in that situation.
The onset of agoraphobia can occur at any age, but it often begins in adolescence or early
The diagnosis of agoraphobia is made based on specific criteria outlined in diagnostic manuals such as the