Avoiding places or situations in which panic attacks occur is how the agoraphobic manages fears. Which is a common symptom of agoraphobia?
A) Surrounding self with family and friends
B) Avoiding strangers
C) Avoiding feelings of anxiety
D) Feeling safer at home
D
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Agoraphobics confine themselves to home where they feel safe. The greatest fear for an agoraphobic is having a panic attack and losing control in public. People—family, friends, or strangers—are less of an issue than being able to control the location (home). Anxiety disorders such as agoraphobia do not have a logical explanation and cannot be controlled through avoiding feelings of anxiety.
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