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What are the causes of agoraphobia?
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See mental health: There could be many causes and it is to serious and debilitating to put off. See a mental health professional right away.
Answered 2/25/2013
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Agoraphobia: Exact causes are currently unknown, although some hypothesize the causes are other anxiety disorders, stressful environment, or substance abuse such as chronic use of alcohol/sedatives/nicotine.
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