Most people assume agoraphobia is simply a fear of open spaces. Agoraphobia is more complex than people think.

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder. Where you avoid places or situations, that create anxiety and distress. It maybe travelling on public transport or leaving your home, safe your safe environment, or visiting a shopping centre or crowded place.

Fear or anxiety when exposure to the situation. Agoraphobia can impact a person life considerably by fear, anxiety and avoidance.

You may feel you need a companion or be in social situations to help as in socially support you.

They can experience physiological symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, trembling, sweating, feeling sick, shaking, palpitations, nausea, numbness, tingling sensations, chills, hot and sweaty, choking, dizziness, diarrhea. And distress and anxiety, all these unpleasant feelings lead to avoidance.

Sufferer can feel embarrassed, scared and helpless in the situations they avoid. This anxiety disorder can agoraphobia can affect how you can feel physically, mentally and how you behave say avoidance. Interfering with daily living.

To say if you have agoraphobia there are questions to ask yourself. Are there situations you avoid outside your home? How do you feel in the situations you avoid? Do you feel anxious and distressed?

1 in 5 people with the condition of agoraphobia can experience some symptoms, even with treatment, but the rest recover with treatment.

It can affect your quality of life like avoiding going outdoors or not able to be on public transport for long periods of time. Or cancelling a doctors appointment or eye test. Or cancelling a coach trip or knitting group. Or not being able to go to the supermarket or go to the local shop to get deodorant. This can be very basic everyday activities, you need to do for everyday life and to meet your needs. Some people with agoraphobia prefer to work from home. Even going to hang out the washing can cause distress and anxiety. When the condition is that severe you need help, so don't be afraid to seek help you are very brave. And remember it could make your life so much easier. It's worth it to help you feel better and improve your quality of life.

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