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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. |
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"Survivor" clone for agoraphobics, it offers a piddling top
prize of $500,000 to 10 "guests" willing to endure three
months of house arrest under the unblinking eyes of 28 TV cameras. Agoraphobics are exposed to the
situations they fear - elevators, driving or being alone - so they learn
to be less afraid. Severe agoraphobics rarely venture from their homes. |
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