What is agoraphobia?

Translated literally, the term agoraphobia means "a fear of open spaces." This simplistic description is, of course, not enough to explain just what agoraphobia is and the many forms in which it can manifest. Agoraphobia is not just a fear of "open spaces," but often involves a fear of crowds, bridges, tunnels, long lines, or other locations that do not offer easy escape.

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