A patient reports that her first panic attack was frightening and embarrassing. She was in the mall and people gathered around her. Over the next few months, the attacks started occurring more frequently, almost always in public places. Now she is afraid to leave the safety of her house. It appears that this individual has developed:

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The individual describes experiencing panic attacks in public places and developing a fear of leaving her house, which are characteristic symptoms of agoraphobia.

A Patient Reports That Her First Panic Attack Was Frightening