What's the phobia name for having a fear of big wide open spaces?


Question:
If that really is an existing phobia.

Answers:
Agoraphobia has the definition of 'fear of open spaces' or 'fear of public areas' (agora = marketplace (a wide open public area), phobia= fear - literally: fear of the marketplace)

It is not necessarily a fear of being in a wide open space, but rather a fear or anxiety disorder resulting from being in a situation where the ability to avoid people is low - like in a crowd, or a place where they are not in control. Agoraphobiacs might experience panic attacks, or even decide to stay in their homes to avoid the outside and unfamiliar world.

Other Answers:
Agoraphobia.

agoraphobia agoraphobia


I think this is what you're looking for:
"people suffering from Agoraphobia usually are not afraid of the open spaces themselves, but of public spaces or of situations often associated with these spaces."




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