Agoraphobia vs Social Anxiety: Core Fear, Crowds & Panic Agoraphobia often stems from safety/escape fears in crowds or public places (loss of control, can’t get help). Social anxiety focuses on fear of negative evaluation. There’s overlap and panic may occur. Clinicians uncover the core fear by repeatedly asking, “What are you afraid might happen?” Education only. #Agoraphobia #AnxietyEducation #PanicDisorder #SocialAnxiety #MentalHealth