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Can severe panic attacks while walking and driving be a symptom of agoraphobia?
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My thirty-five year old son has panic attacks and can t walk outside. He is afraid to drive. He can t work anymore. I am afraid he has Agoraphobia. He is afraid to call for a psychiatric evaluation. This has progressed for a year or more. We live in YYYY. His insurance is Medicaid.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Panic attack and agorophobia go hand in hand. Severity of panic attack has direct link to agorophobia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.