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    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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    Causes

    The exact cause of agoraphobia is unknown.

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

    • A family history
    • Other mental disorders like anxiety disorder, depression, social phobia
    • Substance abuse
    • History of child abuse
    • History of physical or sexual abuse

    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:

    • The person may become housebound for years
    • Depression
    • Alcohol or drug abuse
    • May lead to other mental health disorders like anxiety disorders or personality disorders

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    People also ask

    What are the symptoms of agoraphobia?
    Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that causes an intense fear of becoming overwhelmed or unable to escape or get help. Because of fear and anxiety, people with agoraphobia often avoid new places and unfamiliar situations, like: Large, open areas or enclosed spaces. Crowds. Places outside of their home. Public transportation.
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    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.
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    Can a woman develop agoraphobia compared to a man?
    Twice as many women are diagnosed with agoraphobia compared to men. Many, but not all, people with a separate condition called panic disorder can develop agoraphobia. Briefly, in panic disorder, people have panic attacks that occur suddenly, often without warning.
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    What are the diagnostic criteria for agoraphobia?
    According to the DSM-5, the diagnostic criteria for agoraphobia include a marked fear and/or anxiety of in least two of the following five situations: Additional diagnostic criteria include: The feared situations are avoided, highly restricted, or endured with severe distress or requiring a companion for support.
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