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Jessica's fear of panic attacks has limited her travel outside her home. her fears are so intense that she will not venture outside to get her mail or even sit on her porch. for the most part, she is afraid of having another panic attack and not being able to get help. jessica is suffering from

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Jessica is suffering from agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is type of phobia which involves avoidance. The more a person avoids certain situations which scares her-that fear is increasing. Because of that, agoraphobia is getting stronger if is not treated in time (person remains to live in very small circle of situations in which she feels safe).
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