Over the past year, Emily's fear of having a panic attack in a public place and being unable to escape has intensified to the point that she rarely leaves home or goes to new places. Emily appears to have agoraphobia.

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Emily's fear of public places and inability to leave suggests agoraphobia, which is an anxiety disorder characterized by avoidance of situations that may trigger panic attacks.

Over the Past Year, Emily's Fear of Having a Panic