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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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"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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