Agoraphobia

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Agoraphobia

Psychological disorders

Mood disorders

Major depressive disorder

Suicide

Bipolar disorder

Seasonal affective disorder

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Anxiety disorders

Generalized anxiety disorder

Social anxiety disorder

Panic disorder

Agoraphobia

Phobias

Obsessive-compulsive disorders

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Body focused repetitive disorders

Body dysmorphic disorder

Stress-related disorders and abuse

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Physical and sexual abuse

Psychotic disorders

Schizoaffective disorder

Schizophreniform disorder

Delusional disorder

Schizophrenia

Cognitive and dissociative disorders

Delirium

Amnesia

Dissociative disorders

Eating disorders

Anorexia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa

Personality disorders

Cluster A personality disorders

Cluster B personality disorders

Cluster C personality disorders

Somatoform and factitious disorders

Somatic symptom disorder

Factitious disorder

Substance use disorders and drugs of abuse

Tobacco dependence

Opioid dependence

Cannabis dependence

Cocaine dependence

Alcohol use disorder

Sleep disorders

Bruxism

Nocturnal enuresis

Insomnia

Night terrors

Narcolepsy (NORD)

Sexual dysfunction disorders

Erectile dysfunction

Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Orgasmic dysfunction

Female sexual interest and arousal disorder

Genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder

Pediatric disorders

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Disruptive, impulse control, and conduct disorders

Learning disability

Fetal alcohol syndrome

Tourette syndrome

Autism spectrum disorder

Rett syndrome

Shaken baby syndrome

Enuresis

Encopresis

Psychiatric emergencies

Suicide

Serotonin syndrome

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Psychological disorders review

Mood disorders: Pathology review

Amnesia, dissociative disorders and delirium: Pathology review

Personality disorders: Pathology review

Eating disorders: Pathology review

Psychological sleep disorders: Pathology review

Psychiatric emergencies: Pathology review

Drug misuse, intoxication and withdrawal: Hallucinogens: Pathology review

Malingering, factitious disorders and somatoform disorders: Pathology review

Anxiety disorders, phobias and stress-related disorders: Pathology Review

Trauma- and stress-related disorders: Pathology review

Schizophrenia spectrum disorders: Pathology review

Drug misuse, intoxication and withdrawal: Stimulants: Pathology review

Drug misuse, intoxication and withdrawal: Alcohol: Pathology review

Developmental and learning disorders: Pathology review

Childhood and early-onset psychological disorders: Pathology review

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A 30-year-old woman comes to the physician because she has become afraid to leave the house. The patient used to take the train to work every day, but she has experienced increasing anxiety about traveling in an enclosed space surrounded by people. Seven months ago, the patient had a panic attack in a public train station, and she reports feeling “terrified that might happen again.” Ever since that episode, the patient has avoided using public transportation, and she requested to work her job fully remote so that she no longer needs to leave her home. She has also started to avoid other public places where large crowds may be present, which has resulted in her no longer attending her place of worship. She states that she feels safe if she “just stays in the house.” She was diagnosed with major depressive disorder five years ago and was treated successfully with sertraline. She no longer takes any medications. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?

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Summary

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of public places. People with agoraphobia often avoid leaving their homes or traveling alone and may feel panicked when confronted with unfamiliar environments. Agoraphobia can be caused by several factors, including previous traumatic experiences, genetic predisposition, and serotonin imbalance.

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