2006-09-07 18:53:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Agoraphobia
Function: noun
"Etymology: New Latin, from Greek agora + New Latin -phobia
: abnormal fear of being helpless in an embarrassing or unescapable situation that is characterized especially by the avoidance of open or public places
- ag·o·ra·phobe /'a-g(&-)r&-"fOb/ noun
- ag·o·ra·pho·bic /-'fO-bik/ adjective or noun"
(from Miriam Webster online dictionary)
"Definition
Agoraphobia is fear of being in places where help might not be available, typically fear of crowds, bridges, or of being outside alone.
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Symptoms
Fear of being alone
Fear of losing control in a public place
Fear of being in places where escape might be difficult
Becoming house bound for prolonged periods
Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others
Feelings of helplessness
Dependence upon others
Feeling that the body is unreal
Feeling that the environment is unreal
Anxiety or panic attack (acute severe anxiety)
Unusual temper or agitation with trembling or twitching.."
(From Healthline.com)
2006-09-07 19:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by Roswellfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agoraphobia
2006-09-07 18:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agoraphobia.
2006-09-07 18:55:52 · answer #3 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before I tell you that let me tell you this:
I have a fear of small cramp places like elevators.. which is called Claustraphobia
so I am the opposite of what you are looking for! I once thought Claustraphobia was being afraid of Santa Claus!
Well you're looking for the opposite which is Agoraphobia!
2006-09-07 19:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
agoraphobia
2006-09-07 19:01:11 · answer #5 · answered by 99CLOUD99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
agoraphobia
2006-09-07 18:55:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
agoraphobia
2006-09-07 18:54:45 · answer #7 · answered by europe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.psyonline.nl/stoornis/en-fobie.htm
2006-09-07 18:56:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋