What Causes Agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia is a phobia, or intense fear, that a person develops when he or she is afraid of certain places or situations that he or she finds threatening, uncomfortable, or stressful. People with agoraphobia will be afraid to be trapped in or unable to avoid or escape places that may cause them to feel threatened, embarrassed, restrained, or exposed to elements that are uncomfortable or unpleasant. Agoraphobia is a progressive disorder, meaning that it will get progressively worse with time if it is not properly addressed with a mental health professional.