We explore the mental illness known as "agoraphobia"- The irrational fear of being in open/closed spaces or being out of the house along.  But what happens when these fears are no longer irrational? Is it still a mental illness? Or a new reality?  show notes —-http://www.upcpodcast.com/archive1/Planet UPC is a Forensic, Psychology, and True Crime Podcast that takes on: True Crime: Serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis Psychology: Mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc.  Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis.  We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC on the air and free of ads by supporting the show. Plus, you'll have access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and you'll get to help us with the creative process.  Support the show--> http://www.patreon.com/upcpodcast  Follow us on @upcpodcast on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube