Sarah has an unrealistic fear of shopping in crowded stores and walking through crowded streets. She has begun to spend more and more time home alone in order to avoid the panicky feeling she gets when she goes out in public.
Sarah avoids public places to avoid the panic attacks she gets when in crowded areas because she has agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is the fear of places that cause you to feel panicked, embarrassed, or helpless.
