Agoraphobia

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Panic disorder with agoraphobia

• Fear of being alone
• Fear of losing control in a public place
• Fear of being in places where escape might be difficult
• Becoming housebound for prolonged periods of time
• Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others
• Feelings of helplessness
• Dependence on 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

Additional symptoms that may occur:

• Lightheadedness , near fainting
• Dizziness
• Excessive sweating
• Skin flushing
• Breathing difficulty
• Chest pain
• Heartbeat sensations
• Nausea and vomiting
• Numbness and tingling
• Abdominal distress that occurs when upset
• Confused or disordered thoughts
  • Intense fear of going crazy
  • Intense fear of dying

The individual may have a history of phobias, or family, friends, or the affected person may tell the health care provider about agoraphobic behavior.

The individual may sweat, have a rapid pulse (heart rate), or have high blood pressure.

Review Date: 11/15/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.