One of the conditions that some Aspies experience is called Agoraphobia.
Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which an individual fears and avoids places or situations that might cause them to panic and feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed. They fear an actual or anticipated situation. These situations can include open spaces, public transit, shopping centers, being in a crowd, or simply being outside their home. The anxiety is caused by fear that there's no easy way to escape or get help if the anxiety intensifies. Most people who have agoraphobia develop it after having one or more panic attacks, causing them to worry about having another attack and avoid the places where it may happen again. People with agoraphobia often have a hard time feeling safe in any public place, especially where crowds gather. They may feel that they need a companion, such as a relative or friend, to go with them to public places. The fear can be so overwhelming that they may feel unable to even leave their home.
Due to the pandemic, some people (including NTs) have experienced trauma from the lockdown and this will manifest in a condition called Coronavirus Agoraphobia. Once this pandemic is over with, some people will find it very difficult to transitions back into their normal patterns of life. They may be unable to leave their homes because of fear. They may be unable to stop wearing masks in public. The ghost of the pandemic will always hang precariously over their heads.
04 Feb 2021, 10:23 am
