Going outside the home alone, being in a crowd, standing in line, or riding in a car can be impossible for people with which disorder who fear that something extremely embarrassing will happen if they leave home or enter an unfamiliar situation?

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Agoraphobia is a disorder where individuals fear situations where they might feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed. This can make it difficult for them to leave their homes or enter unfamiliar situations, such as being in a crowd, standing in line or riding in a car. Panic disorder can be a related condition, but the key feature of agoraphobia is the fear of being unable to escape or find help in a situation. Acute stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder do not typically involve this specific fear of crowded or public places.

Going Outside the Home Alone, Being in a Crowd, Standing