Anxiety about being in places or 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. Agoraphobic fears typically involve characteristic clusters of situations that include being outside the home alone; being in a crowd or standing in a line; being on a bridge; and traveling in a bus, train, or automobile.

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The situations are avoided (e.g., travel is restricted) or else are endured with marked distress or with anxiety about having a Panic Attack or panic-like symptoms, or require the presence of a companion.

See also Panic disorder symtoms.

References:
American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH Publication No. 95-3879 (1995)

oTHER PEOPLE TAKE ABOUT aGORAPHOBIA

I haven’t been dianosed with this, but have had some symptoms of it including a panicky feeling in public places and not wanting to leave the house. Several people have told me I do not have it though–just social anxiety.
For those of you who have been diagnosed with agoraphobia, more out of curiousity, what is it like? How is it different from a social anxiety diagnosis? Was there something that caused it? Is it caused by brain chemistry?

When I was in college, I suffered from panic disorder. At one point it got so bad that I was afraid to go outside because I didn’t want to have a panic attack on the street, in class, etc. So I started spending almost all my time in my dorm room. I would say that panic and agoraphobia (which I am over now, thank goodness) are totally different for me from social anxiety. I think that my panic disorder and subsequent agoraphobia was absolutely a brain chemistry thing. I took meds to get better (SSRI and benzos). Hope this helps you. Probably best to see a pdoc!

This disorder is characterized by a long-standing pattern of a disregard for other people’s rights, often crossing the line and violating those rights. This pattern of behavior has occurred since age 15 (although only adults 18 years or older can be diagnosed with this disorder) and consists by the presence of the majority of these symptoms:

* failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
* deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure
* impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
* irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
* reckless disregard for safety of self or others
* consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations
* lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another

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Criteria summarized from:
American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.

We take many of these cognitive skills for granted as we go about our routine activities. For instance, eating breakfast in the morning is a relatively complex task that involves multiple steps. First, we need to be aware of (health care professionals call this “oriented to”) the time, and realize that it is appropriate to have an early meal. Next, we need to decide what to eat, which involves generating different meal choices and making a selection. Then, we need to follow the correct steps in order to prepare the meal. Even something simple like a bowl of oatmeal can be ruined if the preparation steps are not followed in the correct order (e.g., if you forget to add the water to instant oatmeal before heating it up in the microwave). Finally, we need to remember how to use utensils and swallow in order to eat.

Damage to any part of the brain can cause a cognitive disorder, which is a “catch all” term used to describe impairment in any one (or all) of the thinking skills that we described above. Cognitive disorders used to be called “organic men…

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Mental Disorder Symtoms

This page shows the full list of mental health disorder Symptoms in our database, sorted in alphabetical order by title. For more information on particular symptom groups, please visit the appropriate center from our Topics Center page

Instructions: Use this symptoms list to help determine if you need to see a mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment of a problem, or to monitor your mood. These symptoms lists are not designed to allow you to make a diagnosis or take the place of a professional diagnosis. If you suspect that you may have a problem, please consult with a mental health professional as soon as possible.

Alzheimer’s Disease
Antisocial Personality Disorder Symptoms
Anxiety Disorders Symptoms – Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorders Symptoms – Panic Attack
Anxiety Disorders Symptoms – Panic Disorder
Anxiety Disorders Symptoms – Social Phobia
Anxiety Disorders Symptoms – Specific Phobia
Avoidant Personality Disorder Symptoms
Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms
Classic Symptoms of Major Depression
Dependent Personality Disorder Symptoms
DSM Specifiers for Major Depression
Dysthymic Disorder Symptoms
Histrionic Personality Disorder Symptoms
Impulse Control Disorders Symptoms – Exhibitionism
Impulse Control Disorders Symptoms – Intermittant Explosive Disorder
Impulse Control Disorders Symptoms – Kleptomania
Impulse Control Disorders Symptoms – Pathological Gambling
Impulse Control Disorders Symptoms – Pyromania
Impulse Control Disorders Symptoms – Trichotillomania
Learning Disorder Symptoms – Disorders of Written Expression
Learning Disorder Symptoms – Expressive Language Disorder
Learning Disorder Symptoms – Mathematics Disorder
Learning Disorder Symptoms – Reading Disorder
mikes symptom
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Symptoms
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder Symptoms
Paranoid Personality Disorder Symptoms
Schizoid Personality Disorder Symptoms
Schizotypal Personality Disorder Symptoms
Sexual Disorder Symptoms – Fetishism
Sexual Disorder Symptoms – Frotteurism
Sexual Disorder Symptoms – Gender Identity Disorder
Sexual Disorder Symptoms – Pedophilia
Sexual Disorder Symptoms – Sexual Masochism and Sadism
Sexual Disorder Symptoms – Transvestic Fetishism
Sexual Disorder Symptoms – Vaginismus
Sexual Disorder Symptoms – Voyeurism
Sexual Problem Symptoms – Dyspareunia
Sexual Problem Symptoms – Female and Male Orgasmic Disorders
Sexual Problem Symptoms – Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Problem Symptoms – Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Sexual Problem Symptoms – Male Erectile Disorder
Sexual Problem Symptoms – Premature Ejaculation
Sleep Disorder Symptoms – Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
Sleep Disorder Symptoms – Hypersomnia, Primary
Sleep Disorder Symptoms – Insomnia, Primary
Sleep Disorder Symptoms – Narcolepsy
Sleep Disorder Symptoms – Nightmare Disorder
Sleep Disorder Symptoms – Sleep Terror Disorder
Sleep Disorder Symptoms – Sleepwalking Disorder
Symptoms – Acute Stress Disorder
Symptoms – Adjustment Disorders
Symptoms – Alcohol or Substance Abuse
Symptoms – Alcohol or Substance Dependence
Symptoms – Bereavement
Symptoms – Bipolar Disorder
Symptoms – Brief Psychotic Disorder
Symptoms – Conversion Disorder
Symptoms – Cyclothymia
Symptoms – Delusional Disorder
Symptoms – Depersonalization Disorder
Symptoms – Dissociative Amnesia
Symptoms – Dissociative Fugue
Symptoms – Dissociative Identity Disorder
Symptoms – Dysthymic Disorder
Symptoms – Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms – Hypocondriasis
Symptoms – Internet Addiction
Symptoms – Mood Disorder – Hypomanic Episode
Symptoms – Mood Disorder – Major Depressive Episode
Symptoms – Mood Disorder – Manic Episode
Symptoms – Mood Disorder – Mixed Episode
Symptoms – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Symptoms – Pain Disorder
Symptoms – Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Symptoms – Psychotic Disorder NOS
Symptoms – Schizoaffective Disorder
Symptoms – Schizophenia
Symptoms – Schizophreniform Disorder
Symptoms – Shared Psychotic Disorder
Symptoms – Somatization Disorder
Symptoms – Stereotypic Movement Disorder
Symptoms – Transient Tic Disorder
Symptoms of Abuse
Symptoms of ADHD
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Symptoms of Depressive Disorders
Symptoms of Grief
Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia
Symptoms of OCD and Tic Disorders
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Symptoms of Sexual Problems and Disorders
Symptoms of Sleep Disorders
The Course of Major Depression
Understanding Mood Episodes in Depression
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