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Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an intense fear or phobia of being in a setting with no place to hide or means of escape. Agoraphobia is a form of anxiety disorder in which sufferers feel exposed and vulnerable triggering panic attacks. Agoraphobics develop avoidance behaviour for activities such as leaving the house, entering public spaces or travelling on their own. Treatment of agoraphobia includes drugs, cognitive behavioural therapy and psychotherapy. |