Agoraphobia

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

agoraphobia without history of panic disorder

Broader Terms

phobia

Related Terms

avoidance behavior

Scope Note

intense, irrational fear of open spaces, characterized by marked fear of being alone or of being in public places where escape would be difficult or help might not be available.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• So agoraphobia is the fear of being in crowded or open spaces.
• Find a Therapist Click here Consumer > Disorders and Conditions > Agoraphobia advertisement Agoraphobia What is agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is the fear of being in a situation where one might experience anxiety or panic and where escape from the situation might be difficult or embarrassing.
• 21 With panic disorder ICD-O: {{{ICDO}}} OMIM {{{OMIM}}} DiseasesDB {{{DiseasesDB}}} MedlinePlus {{{MedlinePlus}}} eMedicine {{{eMedicineSubj}}}/{{{eMedicineTopic}}} Agoraphobia is a form of anxiety disorder.
• Agoraphobia is anxiety about, or avoidance of, places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which help may not be available in the event of having a Panic Attack or panic-like symptoms.
• Agoraphobia is a Psychological condition that can manifest at anytime in life, although it is usually occurs in the 20's and is suffered by Women more than Men.

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