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AGORAPHOBIA
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Agoraphobia makes patients have an experience of panic-related attacks every
time they are in a situation that is stressful or one that is not comfortable. This is
what activates the fear that arises as a result of being in an uncomfortable
situation.
• Causes of Agoraphobia
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Agoraphobia has no exact cause. However, there are factors that can contribute
most to developing agoraphobia. Examples of them are depression effects,
claustrophobia effects, social phobia affects, a generalized type of anxiety-
related disorder, history pertaining of abuse of sex or physical abuse, a problem
arising from substance abuse, and finally a family history that is related to
agoraphobia.