2023年1月7日 · Agoraphobia involves fearing and avoiding places or situations that might cause panic and feelings of being trapped, helpless or embarrassed. You may fear an actual or upcoming situation. For example, you may fear using public transportation, being in open or enclosed spaces, standing in line, or being in a crowd.

2024年8月26日 · Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder. It triggers intense fear of being in situations outside your home where you might not be able to leave easily or get help, particularly if you have a...

Agoraphobia is a mental health condition that causes excessive fear of certain situations. Some people may even avoid leaving their home. Agoraphobia is manageable with treatment, which includes medication, cognitive behavioral therapy and lifestyle changes. The earlier you receive a diagnosis and treatment, the more likely treatment will work.

Agoraphobia is fear or anxiety about being in situations or places (for example, in crowds and shopping malls or while driving) with no way to escape easily or in which help might not be available if intense anxiety develops. These situations or places are often avoided or endured with much distress. Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder.

2023年5月15日 · If you experience intense fear and anxiety in public, open, or enclosed spaces—such as while standing in line or in a crowd and/or whenever you leave the house—you might have a specific phobia called agoraphobia. Let’s learn more about this, starting with a clear agoraphobia definition and ending with treatment options for agoraphobia.

2021年11月8日 · Translated from Greek as " fear of the marketplace," agoraphobia refers to a fear of any place where escape may be difficult, including large open spaces or crowded areas, as well as various...

Agoraphobia is a condition where individuals become anxious in unfamiliar environments or where they perceive that they have little control. Triggers for this anxiety may include wide-open spaces, crowds (social anxiety), or traveling (even short distances).

2020年10月26日 · Agoraphobia is a form of anxiety disorder. In Greek, the word agora means "fear of the marketplace," and someone dealing with the condition will often feel extremely nervous about being trapped in certain states (like public places or areas where crowds gather) where escape may be challenging, or help would be impossible if they suffer panic.

2025年1月16日 · Meaning “fear of the marketplace,” agoraphobia is commonly thought of as a fear of public spaces. But, more specifically, it’s a fear of experiencing anxiety, panic, and distress while in situations that are hard to escape. Agoraphobic people tend to stick to areas they deem safe, such as their homes or neighborhoods.

2022年4月9日 · Agoraphobia—derived from the Latin "fear of the marketplace"—is a type of anxiety disorder. It arises from an acute, persistent fear of being somewhere that's difficult or impossible to escape from or of experiencing an embarrassing event in a public place. Many people with agoraphobia fear simply leaving home.