Sue and Noel Radford have been dealt a devastating blow after their son Josh was diagnosed with agoraphobia.
The couple were given the worrying news after 18-year-old Josh suffered a frightening “funny turn”.
Josh had told his dad Noel he had been “unable to breathe” during the incident.
Sue and Noel had already been growing concerned about their sixth eldest son, as he had been struggling to leave the house.
They have since turned to medics who, after investigations, gave Josh his agoraphobia diagnosis.
Sue and Noel Radford’s son Josh diagnosed with agoraphobia
The NHS describes agoraphobia as “a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn’t be available if things go wrong”.
It goes on to explain that someone with agoraphobia can suffer symptoms of a panic attack when put in a stressful situation. This includes rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat.
Josh opens up about his condition in the trailer for the next episode of 22 Kids and Counting.
The show has just returned to Channel 5 for its eight series and Josh will be the focus next week.
In the heartbreaking trailer, the teenager says: “
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