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    Causes

    The exact cause of agoraphobia is unknown.

    There are several factors which could increase the risk of developing the condition. Those include:

    Symptoms & Reports
    If you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.

    The common symptoms include:

    Agoraphobic person will fear:

    • Being in a situation where help or escape will not be possible
    • Being alone, being in crowded or in open spaces
    • Being in enclosed spaces
    • Using Public transportation
    • Standing inline

    An agoraphobic person during episodes will experience one or more of the following

    • Fear or anxiety
    • Actively avoids situations which may cause anxiety
    • Seeks the presence of a companion in specific situations
    • Panic attacks


    Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Prevention

    There is no known method to prevent the condition. Certain practices to control the mind might help.

    Complications

    With expert counseling, one can avoid complications. If untreated for a prolonged period, it may significantly impact daily activities such as:

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    People also ask

    What causes agoraphobia?
    Biology — including health conditions and genetics — personality, stress and learning experiences may all play a role in the development of agoraphobia. Agoraphobia can begin in childhood, but usually starts in the late teen or early adult years — usually before age 35. But older adults also can develop it.
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/agoraphobia/sy…
    How can I manage agoraphobia?
    Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder which involves fear of being trapped or being panicked and avoiding such situations. The symptoms of agoraphobia include fear of leaving home alone, many people, waiting in a queue, enclosed places like theatres, small stores, open spaces like malls, and parking lots, and using public transportation. Treatment includes psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy and medicine.
    microsoftstart.msn.com/en-us/health/ask-professionals/i…
    Is agoraphobia genetic?
    In broad terms, the likelihood of developing anxiety involves a combination of life experiences, psychological traits, and or genetic factors. Heritability for agoraphobia is reported to be 61 percent, making it the phobia most strongly linked to a genetic predisposition to phobias.
    www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/agoraphobia
    Are psychosocial and physiological factors related to agoraphobia?
    A host of intriguing hypotheses concerning psychosocial and physiological factors related to the etiology and onset of agoraphobia have been put forth by workers in the field. Unfortunately, well-controlled studies appear to be more the exception than the rule.
    labs.la.utexas.edu/telch/files/2015/02/Etiology-and-Onset.…
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