Is agoraphobia caused by stress?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

Ongoing life stressors, even good ones, increase the likelihood of agoraphobia, the fear of panic attacks that can leave some people home bound. Watch Dr. Oz to learn more about panic attacks and agoraphobia.

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Phobias

Fear of heights, fear of driving, fear of spiders - these are specific phobias. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear about something that poses little or no threat. A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. If you have a phobia, don't let it control your life. Medications and therapy help most people overcome phobias.

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