Definition

By Mayo Clinic staff Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which you avoid situations that you're afraid might cause you to panic. You might avoid being alone, leaving your home or any situation where you could feel trapped, embarrassed or helpless if you do panic.
People with agoraphobia often have a hard time feeling safe in any public place, especially where crowds gather. The fears can be so overwhelming that you may be essentially trapped in your own home.
Agoraphobia treatment can be tough because it usually means confronting your fears. But with medications and psychotherapy, you can escape the trap of agoraphobia and live a more enjoyable life.


You've not mentioned whether you are addressing this problem with therapy. I know going anywhere is very, very hard for you. Can you do that; and have you seen about medications at all that might address this for you? It will take you being willing to take some steps to breaking this cycle. If you have a safe person to be with, it should help quiet a bit in venturing out. Tough phobia for you and hope that you
can break this cycle. Best to you. bj I don't think you are faking.