How do you cope with being in large crowds?

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Do you find it easy being amongst many people? Or when you in crowds you tend to either shy away or not bring your full self? I find myself avoiding crowds at all costs. Since I walk with crutches, walking through a crowd is hard. And crowds are unpredictable. One minute they can be calm, at times rowdy and loud. This has made me prefer the comfort of my home. I love watching football, but when it comes to going to places like a pub or gaming lounge where there's a group of people I find it hard. Cause in my mind I ask myself what if I want to go to the restroom, won't I cause commotion and wouldn't people stare at me as I move across? And it's made worse when you sit at the front, since everyone can easily see someone pull away from the front. While it's at the front that's more convenient to get in and out of any place or room.


I feel lost when I'm in a crowd

At the same time I feel exposed in a crowd

Cause I stand out even though I'm sitting

For as I sit I have my crutches that I'd be clinging,

on to for I don't want people to step on them

While they're too big it's hard for one not to notice them

And even when I move they make that squeaking sound

That's easy to notice as I'm moving around

It's like I attract attention even when I don't intend to

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For me it will depend on the mood of the crowd but just like you, crowds are not my thing. I disconnect from a place easily especially if I am not familiar with the place or its my first time somewhere. My mind wonders easily unless there's something interesting going on or food is being served 🤣🤣🤣

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My prob with crowds is attention, you instantly become center of attention in any occasion and people stair. Sometimes it's just normal and some other time it is uncomfortable.

4

In the last two years I have pushed myself to be in more public spaces around lot’s of people. The anxiety has gone down considerably and I no longer get too self conscious about being outside.

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I feel chocked when in a crowd. I feel alot is expected especially small talk which is something am not good at.