For the last three years, Angie has not left her home except for brief trips to the mailbox a few yards from her front door.Although she has thought about going to the movies or shopping, the times she has actually tried to venture outside past her mailbox, Angie has been overcome by a sense of panic and sped back into the house.Angie would be diagnosed with

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Angie's fear and avoidance of leaving her home and panicked response when attempting to do so suggest a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of a panic attack or other distressing symptoms. This is a hallmark symptom of agoraphobia. Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive and persistent worry across a range of domains, while conversion disorder involves physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition. A specific phobia involves fear and avoidance of a particular object or situation.

For the Last Three Years, Angie Has Not Left Her