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Step 1
You may be agoraphobic if thinking about large crowds of people create signs of anxiety; sweaty palms, excessive worrying, and racing thoughts and heartbeat.
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Step 2
If you have agoraphobia, when in social situations you may start to feel the beginnings of a panic attack. Even if you don't actually experience a panic attack, fear of having a attack in a social situation can also be a telltale symptom of agoraphobia.
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Step 3
Do you avoid social situations like the plague? Does the thought of walking into a crowded room full of people you don't know make your heart race and your stomach ill? Do you worry that while you are in public you may do something wildly embarrassing to yourself, even though you don't have a concept of what that might be? Do you miss out on fun social events for fear of panic attacks? All of these thoughts are typical of someone who suffers from agoraphobia.
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Step 4
Agoraphobics often have a difficult time doing things independently, without a friend or partner by their sides. If the thought of going to the grocery store for a gallon of milk makes you feel anxious, you may suffer from agoraphobia.
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Step 5
Do you avoid social situations like the plague? Does the thought of walking into a crowded room full of people you don't know make your heart race and your stomach ill? Do you worry that while you are in public you may do something wildly embarrassing to yourself, even though you don't have a concept of what that might be? Do you miss out on fun social events for fear of panic attacks? All of these thoughts are typical of someone who suffers from agoraphobia.
