ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Being embarrassed or judged by others
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Being in places with no escape
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Speaking in public
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Detailed explanation-1: -Agoraphobia is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn’t be available if things go wrong. Many people assume agoraphobia is simply a fear of open spaces, but it’s actually a more complex condition. Someone with agoraphobia may be scared of: travelling on public transport.
Detailed explanation-2: -In severe cases, people may become completely unable to leave their homes. An ancient agora in Delos, Greece-one of the public spaces after which the condition is named. Agoraphobia is believed to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Detailed explanation-3: -About agoraphobia A person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave environments they know or consider to be safe. In severe cases, a person with agoraphobia considers their home to be the only safe environment. They may avoid leaving their home for days, months or even years.