fear of crowds or crowded places

Since it happens only in crowded places, you probably have fear of crowds. Try deep breathing in a crowded place. Hum a tune or do mathematical tables in your mind to keep your mind engaged elsewhere so that the subconscious fear does not overtake you. Try and see if this helps. Take care!

I can relate, it happens to me in crowds (particualy in grocery stores as well)....sometimes I don't due well in crowded places when I'm going through periods of heavy anxiety or I get overstimulated due to too much noise...As for what to due to combat it, I'm not sure wish I knew myself....luckily for me it only happens rarely when my moods are really unstable.

It is an extreme fear of many different things and not knowing why. Mine started in a dept. store- cold sweat, arms tingling, couldn't breath, weak and lightheaded. Thought I was coming down with something so went home laid down and started getting worse. My heart was pounding and I was terrified I was having a heart attack. Called my Dr. and he knew right away-was having a panic attack. That was the beginning of therapy and tranquilizers.

I have a son who has sensory issues and crowded places are not his favorite. He becomes very anxious and he too has a fight or flight response. We worked on strategies. One thing that works for him is to have the ability to go off to a quiet location on his own. So, we look for somewhere when we get there that he can saunter off to for a break to regroup with no questions ask. We call it the quiet place. Heck, it could be the bathroom, outside the venue, our car, etc.

Is this your own daughter, or are you stepmom or stepdad? The tone of your post sounds like you're only recently gotten to know her and are sort of surprised by this behavior. Since his happens to her in large crowded areas, is there a reason your family doesn't choose quiet uncrowded places to eat? Crowds are stressful for a lot of people, and when she's an adult she can choose to avoid the situations that trigger her anxiety, but she doesn't have that choice now.

I understand, although I don't fear crowded spaces, or the toilet. I am absolutely terrified of heights and bees. I cant stand being to high off the ground or i start to hyperventilate. And when there's a bee near, I either run away screaming or start to shake with fear. But what I do is try to convince myself that I'm not going to die, an I try to regulate my breathing. That's what I suggest to you. Better yet, you should go see your doctor, and see what they have to say.

Deep breathing excersises work really well for me. I have agoraphobia (fear of crowds, open places, fear of people- totaly not fun!) So staying calm is number 1 on my things to do every day. Also take time for yourself, have a warm bath, read a favorite book, tell yourself it is okay to put your feet up from time to time.

i was off work recently for 5 weeks due to my anxiety was so bad i would break down and cry , ive noticed a pattern of how my anxiety started from when i was a child at school and i was bullied , and even back then i used to fear the skool canteen i would only feel comfortable around a couple of people and they would be my closest friends, i also cannot do public speaking , i totally freeze up and i carnt think or see i feel like im gonna pass out or somthing , this is kinda takin of my life

This wreaks havoc with your BALANCE system and causes numerous problems some of which include dizziness, confusion, panic/fear, sensitivity to SOUND, BRIGHT LIGHTS (especially FLUORESCENT LIGHTS), HIGH PITCHED SOUNDS, CROWDS of PEOPLE, A LOT of MOVEMENT (e.g. heavy traffic wizzing by), etc. There is no cure, and your symptoms will come and go for the rest of your life.

I have BP1 and am currently experiencing a mixed episode, a depression with manic features. My brain literally feels crowded. From ideas, to do lists, realizations, questions, etc. I want to avoid people because they only bring more things to crowd up my brain and then I get irritable. I need life to be simple right now. Does this sound familiar? My environment is similar.

I have social anxiety so I can relate with this and though I think is important to go out there and try to socialize as much as you can, I think you need to do it at your own pace and little by little you will get out of it.

Hi...I would avoid very crowded areas where someone might knock into you....no slides or anything like that it is far too soon post op....the beat thing would be to float on a slow moving raft..... It is hard to tell some people what they should or should not do, as most feel good post op best they have felt in a long time....but some of the same people have suffered set backs....only you can set your limits. AS I said if it were me I would avoid. crowds and fast moving rides...

Oh yes, the dreaded agoraphobia. Unfortunately, that goes together with panic like salt and pepper. Two peas in a pod. It definitely is awful and can be debilitating. While it's hard to do (will get easier with practice), the very BEST thing you can do to combat it is to push yourself as much as you can. If you start giving in to the fear and start avoiding the places that you fear (which will become many over time), it just reinforces to your mind that there is something to fear.

I feel that now it is caused me panicking, when im shopping or in over crowded places, interview like situations, on holiday or hot places. Could this be the case and how do I take control of it before it controls my life even more?

It can lead to Agoraphobia and you end up housebound due to your fear of having one of these attacks in public. A panic attack is a normal response coming at the wrong time...it's our "fight or flight" response. When we are in danger our body is flooded with extra adrenaline so we can defend ourselves, run, whatever.

Hi we all can get that sensation at any time of recovery...or before surgery. I tend to find I feel disoriented in large crowds ....it may have been too loud or just too much going on....it takes time to heal and 10 weeks you at just at the tip of starting..... Try smaller gatherings, with less noise....it may help....

Agoraphobia is a fear of being in places where help might not be available. It usually involves fear of crowds, bridges, or of being outside alone.

I am 25 years old. I've lived with my grandparents for the past 10 years. I moved in with them due to issues with my mother being an alcoholic and things generally being unstable in that environment. My grandma has always been controlling. I hated jobs I've had but stayed there for fear of her being mad at me for quitting. Any time I didn't show up at work or school, she would be highly upset with me; often ignoring me for days and threatening to kick me out of the house.

That too concerts and all are very crowded and people will be full of joy and energy. U will be in your 9th month and in 9th month u feel like going to washroom every now and then. In such situation better to sitback at home and enjoy baby movements. If I were in ur shoes i will not attend yhat concert.

I was at a crowded beach today in SoCal. Very populated and a lot of drifters and homeless hanging around. There were crowds and close contact with people. A lot of bumping into and brushing shoulders. All of a sudden I felt a sharp pain in my back quad. Like a poke. It hurt for a few seconds. About an hour when I got back to the hotel I looked and noticed a red dot and a puncture hole. There was a tiny amount of blood that had bleed too.

I could handle.someone coming that long if it was a close friend or family member but they'd have to entertain themselves Haha. I definitely would not take my baby out to the lake and wouldn't be able.to walk around a huge mall.like that because you'll be so.worn out still ESP.with being a new mom and.

It was a challenge. We went to Disneyland. The combination of the heat and intense crowds makes this about the type this challenge for me. In an ideal world I would've broken into this much easier maybe try going to the park for as little as 10 minutes on uncrowded day. And then maybe the next day going for 15 minutes. And then maybe going when it's a little more crowded for a very short time. Eventually feeling comfortable enough to do more and more and more.

t thing there is anything wrong with being aware of someone watching what you are doing on your phone in a crowded public place. There always seem to be some nosy people who try to see what everyone is doing. That is why I refrain from using my phone in public unless I have to. In my experience though, as far as withdrawing from social situations, I think it makes it harder to get back into it after awhile.

) I would have a complete eye exam to look for any obvious problems but make sure to have an evaluation for panic disorder and/or agoraphobia (fear of large public places.) Actually very common.

I am unable to even bring myself to walk to the community college a ways up the street of my house for enrollment because the thought of the amount of people watching and judging or talking to me is terrifying.

Has he shown the same symtoms when crowded with objects, or in a closed tight space? I encounted something like this when I was younger. One of my friends surprised me one day when we were like wrestling and I had her in my arms holding her tight and I wouldn't let her go. She then scared me by going crazy and screaming to let her go. I believe that if she wanted to get set free, she could have done it easily. But that scared me as she made no effort except to scream and go crazy.

It happened a couple more times, soon I stopped going to class, then to school, then leaving my appartment, out of fear of having more attacks in public. But the only way to get out of it is.... facing your fear. I had to force myself out of my room, onto crowded buses, and even back to class. First i'd only sit at the back next to the door, but slowly and surely I pushed my limit and made it back towards the middle, towards the front.

Pretty classic claustrophobia! For me, it wasn't just crowded places, it was places and/or situations in which I couldn't just get up and leave. The airplane was my biggest phobia..........crowded and you certainly couldn't step outside for some fresh air! Sometimes it would hit me on the freeway when the next exit was a mile or so away or being caught in a traffic jam. Elevators, crowded or not......once you pushed that button, you weren't getting out. Carnival rides........

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