29
May
via smalltowngrrrls
via hairybottle
The term agoraphobia has been widely misunderstood. Its literal definition suggests a fear of “open spaces”. However, this is an incomplete and misleading view. Agoraphobics are not necessarily afraid of open spaces. Rather, they are afraid of having panicky feelings, wherever. these fearful feelings may occur. For many, they happen at home, in houses of worship, or in crowded supermarkets, places that are certainly not “open”
So what term is appropriate for a fear of “open spaces”? This does exist and is distinct from social phobias/anxieties
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via tragicregimeofinfinitedebt
via philphys
via wordsfromthesoul
