Typical agoraphobia symptoms include fear of: 1. Leaving home alone. 2. Crowds or waiting in line. 3. Enclosed spaces, such as movie theaters, elevators or small stores. 4. Open spac… See more

Biology — including health conditions and genetics — personality, stress and learning … See more

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. Females are diagnosed … See more

Agoraphobia can greatly limit your life's activities. If your agoraphobia is severe, you may not even be able to leave your home. Without treatment, some people become ho… See more

There's no sure way to prevent agoraphobia. But anxiety tends to increase the more you avoid situations that you fear. If you start to have mild fears about going places that … See more