This book is based on a study of 100 people with agoraphobia. The study explores the onset, unmanaged and managed stages of agoraphobia in their lives. The book is written for both health professionals and, with the inclusion of a large number of research participants' quotes, for the interested reader. The study investigates the family upbringing and traumatic events that contributed to the onset of agoraphobia. Also, the author reveals the social impact of panic attacks and avoidance behaviours on research participants' primary, secondary and tertiary education. In addition, the work...