Agoraphobia is another anxiety disorder that is most often associated with panic attacks. Formed by two Greek radicals - now, the name given to the squares where there were exchanges of goods or meetings of the people and phobos, which means fear - initially the word was used to indicate the fear that people felt in open places. Today the meaning is much broader, as the word "agarophobia" is used to define avoidant behaviors that appear when a person finds himself in situations or places from which it would be difficult or embarrassing to escape or even receive help if something goes wrong. happen. In the most severe cases, agoraphobia compromises the social and professional life of patients.
A patient diagnosed with agarophobia who, after treatment, is cooperative, shares with colleagues and makes appropriate suggestions during group discussions, shows that treatment is improving his behavior and medical condition.
