Phobia of Being in Open Space

well i am 53 years old i've developed this i think its a phobia of being in open space. i walk in a mall and i nearly have to walk right next to the walls.

also highway driving is another problem i've almost had panic attacks while driving on open highways etc is this a medical problem can it be cured

i try not to go to a mall and driving if i dont have to drive i wont is this weird or what i thought life is supposed to get easier when you get older haha haha