Halsey

I'm a musician with a very unique mental state, I suppose. I'm agoraphobic. I'm scared to leave my house. I haven't been alone in, like, two years. I'm either with my boyfriend or my assistant, my manager or my tour manager. I won't go anywhere by myself; I'm too terrified.

American Musician

Taylor Hanson

I don't know if it's irrational, and I would never say this before, but I think I'm a little bit agoraphobic when I'm in huge crowds of people. I mean, it's claustrophobic, probably - small spaces and large groups of people, anxiety rises for me.

Chris Cornell

There was about two years where I was more or less agoraphobic and didn't deal with anybody, didn't talk to anybody, didn't have any friends at all.

Lolly Adefope

When I was younger and went on holiday with my family, I'd be almost agoraphobic. I would just want to be on my Game Boy and not speak to anyone.

Ree Drummond

I'm a thirty-something ranch wife, mother of four, moderately agoraphobic middle child who grew up on a golf course in the city.

American Author

Douglas Coupland

I'm agoraphobic. I can't deal with crowds.

Canadian Author

Molly Crabapple

American Artist

Conveys strong anxiety or fear, not just mild discomfort.

Emotional Weight

'Agoraphobic' is sometimes confused with 'claustrophobic' which is fear of small spaces.

Not Claustrophobia

It often indicates a debilitating condition that dramatically affects daily life.

Serious Implications

Being agoraphobic doesn't define a person's entire identity or capabilities.

Identity Caution

It's acknowledged as a mental health condition, not just a preference or habit.

Medical Condition

Agoraphobia can range from mild to severe, affecting individuals differently.