Agoraphobia

Key facts Agoraphobia is a fear of being in certain situations that may be hard to leave, or where support may not be available. It leads to avoidance of these places or situations. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that is common in people who have panic disorder and panic attacks. Agoraphobia can impact your quality of life and prevent you from doing things. Treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy are available to help you manage and overcome agoraphobia. What is agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where a person fears having a panic attack in certain places — like