31. Last week I began a discussion of anxiety disorders that included panic disorder and agoraphobia . 32. In his book, Friedman admits to being diagnosed with severe agoraphobia at age 20. 33. Agoraphobia is an example of a phobia that has been successfully treated by exposure therapy.34. Agoraphobia , the fear of leaving home and public places, often is treated by phone.35. She struggled with alcoholism and agoraphobia . 36. Open spaces or crowds ( agoraphobia ) 37. These include agoraphobia in which an individual experiences so great a fear as to become housebound. 38. Other kitschy gimmicks abound, some playful, some attesting to Ludwig's apparent agoraphobia . 39. Other syndromes like obsessive compulsive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder can also cause agoraphobia . 40. For a number of years, Ben has suffered from panic attacks and bouts of agoraphobia .