Information and opinions on Anxiety from ReliefAnxiety at AnxietyConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/764829 http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/764829/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/764829 http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/764829/55346/panic-agoraphobia Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:39:23 -0500 ReliefAnxiety Agoraphobia is defined as the abnormal fear of being helpless in an embarrassing or inescapable situation that is characterized especially by the avoidance of open or public places.   Agoraphobia is often associated with panic attacks because people who experience panic attacks may fear public places because there usually isn'Ft an easy way to escape. One of the common responses when a person has a panic attack is to try and get away from... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/764829/55346/panic-agoraphobia