What is an agoraphobic? How did they come up with that name?!
Question: Agoraphobia, a word that come from a Greek word that actually means fear of open spaces such as the market, or agora. This fear involves intense fear and avoidance of any place or situation where escape might be difficult or help unavailable in the event of developing sudden panic-like symptoms. Current estimates are that 3.2 million American, or about 2.2 percent, may have this phobia; however, it is difficult to know just how many people suffer from it because they may not come to the attention of health care professionals.
Answers: Agoraphobia, a word that come from a Greek word that actually means fear of open spaces such as the market, or agora. This fear involves intense fear and avoidance of any place or situation where escape might be difficult or help unavailable in the event of developing sudden panic-like symptoms. Current estimates are that 3.2 million American, or about 2.2 percent, may have this phobia; however, it is difficult to know just how many people suffer from it because they may not come to the attention of health care professionals.
no idea - i'm too scared to go outside and find out...
Someone who is scared of large, open spaces.
Fear of open spaces, or fear of having a panic attack in a public place.
The word "agoraphobia" is an English adaptation of the Greek words agora (