What are the risk factors for agoraphobia?

What are the risk factors for agoraphobia?

Risk factors for developing agoraphobia include:

• Having panic attacks or other phobias.
• Experiencing stressful life events, such as the death of a loved one, being attacked, or being abused.
• Having a nervous or anxious nature.
• Responding to panic attacks with excess fear and apprehension.
• Having a relative with agoraphobia.