On three separate occasions when she was out in public over the past three months, vanessa has had to rush home after being overwhelmed by dizzy spells during which her heart pounded and she felt as if she couldn't breathe. on the last occasion she went to the emergency room but a thorough examination ruled out any medical problem. nevertheless, vanessa has become increasingly fearful about having more episodes and she has restricted her activities to only the most essential outings. vanessa seems to be displaying symptoms of which anxiety disorder

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20 April, 17:32

On three separate occasions when she was out in public over the past three months, vanessa has had to rush home after being overwhelmed by dizzy spells during which her heart pounded and she felt as if she couldn't breathe. on the last occasion she went to the emergency room but a thorough examination ruled out any medical problem. nevertheless, vanessa has become increasingly fearful about having more episodes and she has restricted her activities to only the most essential outings. vanessa seems to be displaying symptoms of which anxiety disorder

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Amari Graves · Answer 1

Vanessa seems to be displaying symptoms of "Agoraphobia".

Agoraphobia refers to an anxiety disorder which is portrayed by side effects of uneasiness in circumstances where the individual sees the environment to be risky with no simple method to escape. These circumstances can incorporate open spaces, open travel, shopping centers, or just being outside their home.