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As a long term sufferer of agoraphobia, I get sick and tired of people rolling their eyes and thinking I'm faking the condition. Yes, a small percentage may use "fake agoraphobia" as an excuse for laziness, not wanting to see people and medication. However, agoraphobia is a real diagnosable medical condition. Just ask yourself "Are people really afraid of spiders?".
My particular symptoms manifest in crowded spaces, and trigger debilitating panic attacks. Yes, I know it's irrational, as most phobias are, but I'm certainly not faking being an agoraphobe. Being agoraphobic has a massive impact on daily life, and little more understanding, especially from friends and family would reduce the "fake" stigma surrounding the condition.
My particular symptoms manifest in crowded spaces, and trigger debilitating panic attacks. Yes, I know it's irrational, as most phobias are, but I'm certainly not faking being an agoraphobe. Being agoraphobic has a massive impact on daily life, and little more understanding, especially from friends and family would reduce the "fake" stigma surrounding the condition.