agoraphobes
Fear open spaces
Agoraphobes are people who suffer from agoraphobia—an anxiety disorder characterized by fear of open or public spaces, crowds, or situations where escape might be difficult.
The condition often leads to avoiding travel or leaving home: Agoraphobes may struggle with something as simple as grocery shopping.
Confined to one's residence
- houseboundUnable to leave home
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- reclusivenessState of avoiding society
confinement · solitude · loneliness · hermitage · shut-in · detachment · aloneness · dependency
Curative mental treatment
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- psychiatryMental health medicine
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
desensitization · SSRI · psychotherapy · mindfulness · telehealth · beta-blockers · recovery
Assembled multitudes
- travelMovement between locations
- shoppingAcquiring goods at retailers
- commutingRegular work-home travel
- bridgesStructures spanning obstacles
tunnels · elevators · public-transport · airports · highways · queues · stadiums · malls
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
- sweatingMoisture through pores
trembling · dread · terror · nausea · dizziness · breathlessness · dissociation · overwhelm
homebound
Confined to one's residence
- houseboundUnable to leave home
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
- withdrawalAct of taking away
reclusiveness · confinement · solitude · loneliness · hermitage · shut-in · detachment · aloneness · dependency · sanctuary
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- psychiatryMental health medicine
counseling · desensitization · SSRI · psychotherapy · mindfulness · telehealth · beta-blockers · recovery
crowds
Assembled multitudes
- travelMovement between locations
- shoppingAcquiring goods at retailers
- commutingRegular work-home travel
bridges · tunnels · elevators · public-transport · airports · highways · queues · stadiums · malls · theaters
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
sweating · trembling · dread · terror · nausea · dizziness · breathlessness · dissociation · overwhelm · helplessness
public-transport
Shared vehicle services
- phobesarachnophobes, claustrophobes, hydrophobes, xenophobes, germaphobes
- patientspatient, inpatients, inpatient, outpatients, outpatient
agoraphobesclaustrophobes
Those fearing enclosed spaces
outdoor enthusiasts · adventurers · explorers · wanderers · nomads
agoraphobesthrill-seekers
Those pursuing intense excitement
adrenaline junkies · daredevils · skydivers · bungee jumpers · BASE jumpers
agoraphobesextroverts
Those who thrive socially
social butterflies · party animals · socialites · public figures · exhibitionists