Do you ever feel overwhemed at large parties?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (238349)
Walnut Creek, California
October 4, 2015 12:31pm CST
I went to an adult birthday party last night. There were a few people I knew there, but a lot of people I'd met once or twice, or not at all. I found the people I knew, and even had some good conversations with people I'd just met. But there were times when I felt overwhelmed and just had to step outside for a break. Do you ever feel overstimulated or overwhelmed when there are a lot of people around?
The photo I attached is of a little "Zen Garden" someone made on one of the hiking trails I frequent.
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13 responses
@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
5 Oct 15
yes it can be daunting and easy to feel isolated and even lonely in a crowd at big events - I prefer quiet discreet gatherings
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
5 Oct 15
Not usually, no. I would have just found someone I know and can talk to and I'd have been fine. The only time I have a problem is when I can't find anyone to talk to and I'm just sitting alone.
I went to a party a couple weeks ago where I didn't know anyone and it was awkward, but the host and hostess were so polite and introduced me around and I was able to be a part of the conversations and felt comfortable very quickly. I really enjoyed it.
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@TexanTornado (5573)
• United States
4 Oct 15
I am not big on crowds. Even when it's all family. I find I get a headache rather quickly when they have too many people talking at once. It could be age, but I just can't take more than 5-6 people at a time.
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@TexanTornado (5573)
• United States
5 Oct 15
@TheHorse Well, I come from a very large family. It never used to bother me, until I got older and there was less people in the house. But it also might explain why I have lived with a daily headache. Who knows. All I know it is I simply can't it anymore.
@TheHorse (238349)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Oct 15
@TexanTornado I hope you can get your headaches to go away. I get them often, but I think they're sinus-related.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
5 Oct 15
I never feel too comfortable at large parties. However, if I am with someone Its not too bad
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
15 Mar 16
Where I know everyone there then I have no problems, it is the parties where the only person I know is the person that brought me and they instantly desert me - these are the parties I dislike intensely.
@jstory07 (148764)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Oct 15
I do not like big parties at all. To many people there and you get loss in the crowd.
@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
7 Oct 15
I often do get overwhelmed but I find it easier talking to strangers than I used to.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
4 Oct 15
i simply adore that lil garden! i don't do folks well, they make me mighty nervous. i'd rather be surrounded by 5 ticked off bulls'n in a room full 'f 'em.
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
5 Oct 15
I can definitely feel overwhelmed at any type of party. Usually the host introduces me around. Then I hope there are people who love to talk and be the life of the party, so I can blend into the background!
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