OR AGORAPHOBIA-SOCIAL ANXIETY

what is the pts problem- i would say you mean agoraphobia it means social anxiety- a fear of being in a place with a lot of people. Here is the term for it.

Agoraphobia:
The presence of Agoraphobia related to fear of developing panic-like symptoms (e.g., dizziness or diarrhea).

Criteria for Agoraphobia:

1. Anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which help may not be available in the event of having an unexpected or situationally predisposed Panic Attack or panic-like symptoms. Agoraphobic fears typically involve characteristic clusters of situations that include being outside the home alone; being in a crowd or standing in a line; being on a bridge; and traveling in a bus, train, or automobile.

Follow Ups: