AGORAPHOBIA
Agoraphobia is the fear of the market place. This basically the fear of open spaces or being crowded. Agoraphobia is not just another name for shyness it is a social phobia. It is usually goes unrecognized and untreated. Common questions asked are what causes it and how do you treat it? I will answer these questions for you.
Nearly 900,000 teenagers suffer from agoraphobia. Most people don't realize that panic disorders often first become apparent in teenage years. A large percent show sings before their 18th birthday. Its less noticeable in adolescence because the disorders are attributed to the normal stresses of puberty. This is the most common phobia and effects 5-10 percent of adults also. Adult with this are four times more likely to develop other anxiety disorder or abuse drugs and alcohol. Its more common in woman than in men. I think shyness in boys gets more negative attention but shyness in girls is more accepted by people so the guys change and......
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