Agoraphobia? Agrophobia is a common misspelling of agoraphobia.
Agoraphobia is a type of phobia that causes an overwhelming, intense fear that makes people avoid places or situations where escape might be difficult. Some people's lives become so restricted by the condition that they avoid normal, everyday activities, such as grocery shopping or driving. In some cases, they become housebound. Treatment for this condition involves a type of exposure therapy that involves helping people gradually become more comfortable with situations that frighten them.
(To read the full eMedTV, click Agoraphobia. This article provides detailed information on what happens to people who have agoraphobia and what the treatment for this condition involves.)
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