Any situation in which an agorophobic does not feel that they can easily escape presents a problem. Imagine the horror an agorophobic would feel if seated in the center of a long row in a dark and crowded movie theatre. However, an Agoraphobic would also feel a high level of Anxiety in situations where a certain strict behavior is expected, such as a wedding or a business meeting, where if they feel uncomfortable and fear that they will have a panic attack, they don't have the option to leave. As one can see, this type of disorder will often limit a person's social interactions. Onset usually occurs from the mid- teens to approximately 40 years of age.
Agoraphobia is found to be three times more prevalent in women than in men.
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