Agoraphobia: fear of open spaces
While it is generally understood to be a fear of open spaces, agoraphobia is a much more complex fear.
It is a serious anxiety disorder than can trap people in their homes or make leading a normal life next to impossible.
Some people with agoraphobia avoid specific places or venues.
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