agoraphobics
Fear open spaces
Agoraphobics are people who suffer from agoraphobia—an anxiety disorder involving fear of open spaces, crowded places, or situations where escape might be difficult.
The term covers both clinical patients and casual self-description: Agoraphobics often avoid shopping malls and public transit.
Some agoraphobics become housebound; others manage with medication or therapy.
Confined to one's residence
- houseboundUnable to leave home
- shut-inPerson confined indoors
- recluseOne choosing isolation
- isolatedSeparated from others
withdrawn · secluded · sedentary · dependent · restricted · confined · sheltered · protected
Assembled multitudes
- public spacesAreas open to all
- open spacesUnoccupied expanses or gaps
- shopping mallsLarge enclosed retail centers
- bridgesStructures spanning obstacles
tunnels · public transport · airports · stadiums · theaters · queues · highways · parking lots
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
- sweatingMoisture through pores
trembling · dread · terror · paralyzed · overwhelm · disorientation · nausea · dizziness
Curative mental treatment
- exposureState of being unprotected
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
companion · support group · breathing exercises · grounding · mindfulness · relaxation · recovery · progress
homebound
Confined to one's residence
- houseboundUnable to leave home
- shut-inPerson confined indoors
- recluseOne choosing isolation
isolated · withdrawn · secluded · sedentary · dependent · restricted · confined · sheltered · protected · cautious
crowds
Assembled multitudes
- public spacesAreas open to all
- open spacesUnoccupied expanses or gaps
- shopping mallsLarge enclosed retail centers
bridges · tunnels · public transport · airports · stadiums · theaters · queues · highways · parking lots · elevators
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
sweating · trembling · dread · terror · paralyzed · overwhelm · disorientation · nausea · dizziness · chest tightness
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- exposureState of being unprotected
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
medication · companion · support group · breathing exercises · grounding · mindfulness · relaxation · recovery · progress · setback
- anxiety suffererspanic attack sufferers, worriers, nervous wrecks, phobics, neurotics
- patientspatient, inpatients, inpatient, outpatients, outpatient
agoraphobicsoutdoor enthusiasts
People passionate about nature
extroverts · social butterflies · adventurers · explorers · globetrotters
agoraphobicsthrill-seekers
Those pursuing intense excitement
adrenaline junkies · daredevils · skydivers · bungee jumpers · stunt performers