[frank ballenger]

because I have agoraphobia in crowds. ...............................Reply to me: Don’t mean to be “snide” but I believe your last two words are unnecessary.

part of one definition: Common feared and avoided situations for people with agoraphobia include crowds, large open spaces, elevators, bridges, and traveling. .... /////////////////// Probably because I battle misanthropy the crowds part is relevant. I probably use so much energy holding myself back (as in 2020 vs. the evil left) that it brings on the feeling of being trapped by them. But not always just crowds.

[fortes fortuna juvat]

part of one definition:
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I hadn’t considered those nuanced differences associated with the word. Thanks for sharing.