Agoraphobia

About- Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment

Symptoms-
 Fear of Leaving home alone
 Fear of Crowds or waiting in line
 Fear of Enclosed spaces, such as movie theatres, elevators, or small stores
 Fear of Open spaces, such as parking lots, bridges, or malls
 Fear of traveling on public transport
 Fear of visiting a shopping center
 
Causes-
The exact cause of Agoraphobia disease is unknown. The factors which may play roles are

 Genetics 
 Environmental stress
 Learning Experiences 
 Depression
 Other phobias, such as claustrophobia and social phobia
 Other types of anxiety disorder, such as generalized anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder
 A history of physical or sexual abuse
 A substance abuse problem
 
Specialists to visit
 Psychiatrist
 Clinical Psychologist
 

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.webmd.com

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