Persons who are housebound and extremely fearful of leaving the security of their own homes suffer from agoraphobia.

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Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help would be unavailable in case of a panic attack or other embarrassing or incapacitating symptoms. This fear often leads to avoidance behaviors and can result in being housebound.

Persons Who Are Housebound and Extremely Fearful of Leaving the Security