| Sumario: | Mrs. Weidre's voice trembles and her hands play nervously with the tightly wrapped scarf around her neck. It was very difficult for Mrs. Weidre to come to the office today since she usually cannot leave the house unless she is in the company of her husband. Whenever Mrs. Weidre leaves the house she begins to have the symptoms of a panic attack. She is frightened that if she leaves her home she might die. This training title highlights the major symptoms of Agoraphobia. Symptoms of Agoraphobia may include marked fear or anxiety about the following situations: using public transportation, being in open spaces, being in enclosed places, standing in line or being in a crowd, or being outside of the home alone. Individuals fear or avoid these situations because of thoughts that escape might be difficult or help might not be available should they develop panic-like symptoms, incapacitating symptoms, or embarrassing symptoms. The above situations are actively avoided or require the person to be accompanied. The fear is always out of proportion to the actual danger posed.
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