Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia Definition and Situations
Agoraphobia
- Marked fear or anxiety for more than 6 months about two or more of the following 5 situations:
- Using public transportation
- Being in open spaces
- Being in enclosed spaces
- Standing in line or being in a crowd
- Being outside of the home alone
Agoraphobia - Further Criteria
Agoraphobia
- The individual fears or avoids these situations because escape might be difficult or help might not be available
- The agoraphobic situations almost always provoke anxiety
- Anxiety is out of proportion to the actual threat posed by the situation
- The agoraphobic situations are avoided or endured with intense anxiety
- The avoidance, fear or anxiety significantly interferes with their routine or function