Are you often anxious of being in crowded places such as restaurants, supermarkets, or big shopping centres? Do you dread being in enclosed places or confined places such as bridges or tunnels? Maybe you struggle with being stuck at home all alone? Well, agoraphobia could be the one to blame here; fear of open spaces. However, the underlying subconscious dread of agoraphobia is the fear of being stranded in a situation where escape might be difficult or where losing control might create an avalanche of shame and embarrassment. Agoraphobia is often a protective outlet for panic attacks. This Continue reading