Agoraphobia (ag-uh-ruh-FOE-be-uh) is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed. You fear an actual or anticipated situation, such as using public transportation, being in open or enclosed spaces, standing in line, or being in […]
Are you afraid you might have agoraphobia? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Hi everyone. I am new here, but not new to agoraphobia. I feel really guilty because I miss a number of social engagements because of my fears. I always feel that my kids should (or could) be involved in more activities if it weren't for me. One of my biggest problems is church attendance. I...
I have GAD and one "symptom" of that can be social anxiety. The more the social anxiety, of course, the more likelihood that you will experience agoraphobia. My social anxiety made my stomach tighten up whenever I was going to any place with more than a few people (kids didn't bother me)...