Which of these scenarios best describes someone with agoraphobia? A few times this month, Marwan has been struck with sudden attacks of extreme fear. He initially thought he was having a heart attack. Now he is afraid he will have another attack when he is in an important meeting, driving a car, or in a social situation. Martin hasn't left the house since he had a panic attack in an elevator. The thought of being trapped somewhere is overwhelming, and he feels safest in his home. O Lydia dreads parties. She worries intensely about what other people will think about her clothing, and even after the party is over, she obsessively replays conversations in her mind and becomes convinced that others think badly of her. Terri is terrified of spiders. One time, when she thought she saw a tiny spider in the car, she let go of the steering wheel and her friend in the passenger seat had to help guide the car to the side of the road before Terri jumped out.