Agoraphobia (ag-uh-ruh-FOE-be-uh) is a type of anxiety disorder. Agoraphobia involves fearing and avoiding places or situations that might cause panic and feelings of … See more

Typical agoraphobia symptoms include fear of: 1. Leaving home alone. 2. Crowds or waiting in … See more

Biology — including health conditions and genetics — personality, stress and learning experiences may all play a role in the development of agoraphobia. 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

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