For someone living with agoraphobia, the following symptoms may arise when they have to leave their home or place in which they feel safe.
- Rapid heartbeat and breathing
- Perspiration
- Nausea
- Chest pain or tightness
- Stomach upset such as churning or diarrhoea
- Difficulty swallowing
- Shaking, dizziness or feeling faint
- Ringing in the ears
The signs to look out for that a person is living with agoraphobia include isolation and avoidance of situations and events that involve leaving their own home or safe place. People with agoraphobia are more likely to become isolated from the outside world and their friends and family.
