agoraphobia

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of anxiety disorder characterized by fear of open spaces or public places.

  - "Her agoraphobia made it impossible for her to leave her house."
  - "Agoraphobia is a common phobia that affects millions of people worldwide."

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Variants

List of all variants of agoraphobia that leads to same result
agoraphobia , agoraphobias

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'agora' (marketplace) and 'phobos' (fear).

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Trivia

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1. Agoraphobia is not the same as claustrophobia, which is the fear of confined spaces.

2. The term 'agoraphobia' was first used in medical literature in 1871.

3. Agoraphobia is often treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety Disorders: Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder, characterized by fear and avoidance of places or situations that may cause panic or anxiety.

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Culture

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Agoraphobia has been a common theme in literature and film, often portraying the fear as debilitating and isolating.

How to Memorize "agoraphobia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing at the entrance of a crowded marketplace, feeling overwhelmed and unable to enter.
   - Visualize the fear and anxiety that comes with the thought of leaving your safe space.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the fear of open spaces with the fear of losing control.
   - Link the fear of agoraphobia with the feeling of being trapped.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Fear' to remember the symptoms of Agoraphobia: Frequent, Unexplained, Anxiety, Restlessness, and Escape.

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