Agoraphobia DSM-5 (COOPE) (PHOBIA)

C

Crowded area or standing in line

O

Open spaces

O 2

being outside the home alone

P

Public transportation

E

Enclosed spaces 

P (Persistent > 6 months)

fear, anxiety, or avoidance is persistent, typically lasting for 6 months or more.

H (Handicapping)

fear, anxiety, or avoidance causes clinically significant distress or impairment in important areas of functioning./ another medical condition is present, the fear, anxiety, or avoidance is clearly excessive. / fear, anxiety, or avoidance is not better explained by the symptoms of another mental disorder.

O (Out-of-proportion fear or anxiety)

The individual fears or avoids these situations due to thoughts that escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of developing panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating embarrassing symptoms.

I (Intense fear or anxiety)

fear or anxiety is out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the agoraphobic situations, and to the sociocultural context. / always provoke fear and anxiety

A (Avoidance)

The agoraphobic situations are actively avoided, require the presence of a companion, or are endured with intense fear or anxiety.