Does being in a crowd stress you???

@taurean (171)
United States
March 30, 2007 1:04pm CST
Do you get stressed , agitated and irritated when you are in a crowd or with group of people for a long time or do you enjoy groups and gatherings??????????
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
18 Nov 07
Yes I get very agitated if I am in a crowd, or getting no where fast because of the queues of people or everyone else in front isn't move. I just want to get on my way and not be held up. I feel claustophobic and try to avoid them. Concerts and travelling at busy times is a big no no so I try to plan around them to avoid getting caught up in a crowd. Shopping on Saturdays is also a big NO NO
@nengs10 (3180)
• Philippines
15 Nov 07
Sometimes, it does. I hate it everytime we go to the public market with my wife. I can see people in all corners of it. And it seems very annoying especially when vendors shout at other vendors and to some customers.
• Ireland
1 Apr 07
I don't like to be in crowded shops of streets and I will usually do my shopping in the mornings in order to avoid this. I also don't like being in a crowded room in somebody elses house as they tend to close the doors of the room and I feel suffocated. I don't mind having crowds in my home as I never close the doors to any of the rooms. I don't evern close my bedroom door at night while I am sleeping as again, I would feel suffocated.
• United States
9 Apr 07
I don't have a problem with crowds, but I have a problem with noise. I don't have a problem being in the company of so many people because I'm an extrovert; but then big crowds could be synonymous to loud noise in some (or many) cases, so I do get stressed. Examples of which are clubs and dancing places. Tightly-seated bars are fine because most of them now have entertainment shows (like live bands)or comedy acts, so people most of the time watch (and listen) and not talk too much. When I'm in the company of friends, noise is welcome (especially if it's my party, or my birthday). Hehe. Happy myLotting!
• Philippines
9 Apr 07
Being in a crowd stresses me out if most of the people are of insignifiicant others, meaning if most of them are strangers. I enjoy being in a crowd if most of them are my close friends and someone i am really close with like my relatives, family and siblings, but other than that, it really bores me and makes me wanna go home. I dont wanna be a hypocrite and pretend that im enjoying but im not.
@darkzzt (757)
• Canada
9 Apr 07
Yes I get more stressed when there are more people around. I prefer smaller groups that are more personal. Sometimes I make it to class a little early and there are just a few people sitting in their seats and I feel very secure. But as the class starts filling up I feel more and more tense and I'm not sure why that happens. I guess it is just more people are around to judge me and people are less shy to judge other people when others are joining them. I have no problems walking in crowded shopping malls or busy streets with many strangers around however.
@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
30 Mar 07
I consider myself to be a highly sensitive person so crowds are very stressful for me. I do much better in smaller groups of people and I avoid crowded shopping malls at all costs.