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phobia

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
hi didn't know where to post this but whats the name of the phobia when your scared of going outside ? and anyone got any information on hypochondria ? i've gotta write a hundred words on it but i cant find or think of anything thank u !

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  • Indrid ColdIndrid Cold Posts: 16,688 Skive's The Limit
    Not sure if you mean agoraphobia, it has more to do with being around many people than going outside in itself.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Zalbor wrote:
    Not sure if you mean agoraphobia, it has more to do with being around many people than going outside in itself.

    That's not 100% correct:
    Agoraphobia- Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded, public places like markets. Fear of leaving a safe place.

    Lots more info here:
    http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-an02.html
  • Indrid ColdIndrid Cold Posts: 16,688 Skive's The Limit
    Oh alright.
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