Why Do Some People Hate Crowds?

Some people feel uncomfortable in crowds because they get overwhelmed by all the noise, movement, and closeness. Imagine being at a loud party where everyone is shouting, it's hard to hear yourself think! That’s like what happens when someone is in a big crowd.

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A child freezes in the middle of a busy shopping mall because everything feels too loud and too close.
An adult avoids going to concerts because they feel like they can't breathe in the crowd.
A student gets nervous before class starts, imagining all their classmates walking toward them at once.

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Categories: Psychology · crowd psychology,anxiety,sensory overload