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agoraphobiaPhobia involving fear of open spaces and public places. The anxiety produced can be so severe that some sufferers are unable to leave their homes for many years. Agoraphobia affects 1 person in 20 at some stage in their lives. The most common time of onset is between the ages of 18 and 28. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The word agoraphobia is derived from Greek words literally meaning "fear of the marketplace. These attacks can range from mild discomfort to debilitating agoraphobia and this is a condition that can strike anyone. We have found a figure that says that agoraphobia rate in the USA is about 1 person in 84 people is managing and dealing with Agoraphobia. |
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