AGORAPHOBIA can affect one in crowded places, public transport or anywhere away from home where escape is not possible. Such as  standing in queues, or sitting in a place where they feel trapped, such as at a hairdresser’s or a hospital waiting room.

Anxiety symptoms include palpitations, nausea, chest pains, difficulty in breathing, ‘jelly legs’, sweating, faintness, restricted vision or hearing.  The onset of agoraphobia can be sudden, or gradual.  Often preceded by a large number of adverse life events.