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Agoraphobia typically results from the fear of
having a panic attack in specific situations "from which escape might be difficult
(or embarrassing) or in which help may not be available in the event of having an
unexpected or situationally predisposed Panic Attack or panic-like symptoms"
(DSMV-IV). Literally, "fear of ope n spaces or of being in crowded, public places
like markets" from the ancient Greek agora or market, agoraphobia is generally
understood as fear manifested in the avoidance of a cluster of situations such as crowded
places, heights, being alone, being in a crowd or standing in a line; being on a bridge;
and traveling in a bus, train, or automobile. Agoraphobia can lead to extreme anxiety and
avoidance, leading some victims to become "housebound," unable to leave a very
small "safe zone." The early treatment of anxiety helps avoid the escalation of
symptoms into agoraphobic behavior. Agoraphobia is responsive to both therapeutic and
medical treatment. 
