When someone finds themselves afraid to leave home and avoiding public situations, they may suffer from a panic disorder called agoraphobia. This condition is an anxiety disorder and can cause you to stay away from crowds and open areas. You may become flustered and begin to panic when you find yourself in a crowded store, on public transportation. You may become afraid to go to work. These panic attacks are initiated due to the fear of being trapped in an area without being able to escape.They will not want to leave home, stay away from crowded places and have anxiety problems. Their daily activities can become affected and they are unable to buy groceries for themselves or run errands. They stop participating in group activities such as going to the movies, dinners and spending time with friends. They become afraid of parking lots, bridges and avoid traveling on buses and trains.
If someone is suffering from agoraphobia, they will become uneasy in any closed in spaces and stay away from work. They will not feel safe anywhere outside of their home and require medical attention to help with the condition. There are many ways to treat agoraphobia that include psychotherapy, medications and alternative medicine.
