When you're in a crowd, your brain thinks it's under attack, like when you're playing hide and seek and someone finds you. It sends out signals that make you feel nervous, which is like your body saying, ‘I need to be ready for something!’ So even if there’s no real danger, you might still feel all jumpy.
Examples
- A kid feels nervous at the start of recess because there are so many other kids around.
- You feel all jumpy when you're in a packed elevator.
- Your friend gets really anxious during rush hour on the subway.
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See also
- Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
- Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
- Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?