Is it normal to not like a big crowd?

Whenever I'm around a lot of people, I just can't handle it. I just stand there like an idiot and avoid eye contact with everyone. I know it's weird, but I can't help it, I just don't like being around a lot of people.

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  • rayst

    Im like that too, my heart rate accelerates, i breathe faster, start to sweat... So i try not to ride the metro or the bus if possible. I used to love music shows, now i feel bad when i go see one.

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  • SweetSherry

    I think its normal for some people it could be maybe you're just shy I don't think that because you're uncomfortable in large crowds you automatically have anxiety issues my brother is like that when he's around large crowds if its even family members cousins etc he acts like an alien he's quiet closed off doesn't join in conversations and just sticks his headphones into his ears and listens to music like he's blocking out everyone I used to get so annoyed and embarrassed because he's so awkward but I'm used to it now and he does warm up around family members after awhile but strangers not so much still stand offish

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  • Sweetz

    I don't like being in crowded places either. I get nervous, palms get sweaty, heart races, my face heats up, body tenses up a bit, and i get a tingly sensation all over my body as if i've been pricked by needles :/

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  • shy88girl

    I don't like being in a big crowd, but if it is town then it is ok but if its with collage, school, training centres etc then I hate being on my own in the middle of it

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  • CountryRoads

    It makes me want to wash my hands. People make me feel dirty. I had to fly the other day, and every 20 minutes id have to get up and wash my hands. Being in a confined space with a lot of people freaks me the fuck out.
    All I can focus on is their bodily functions: coughing, sneezing, hacking. I can't handle it.

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  • angelok11

    I have an anxiety problem in big crowds. I know exactly how you feel.

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  • MrsEdGein

    I'm the same way. It's a symptom of social anxiety.
    I only go out once a week cause I just can't handle the people out there. I wish I was the only person on the planet sometimes.

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  • mkj2212

    am like that as well, we just have to get use to it and over come our fear. If we carry on avoding stuff like that we will never be able to hang around in big crowds and do the stuff we wanna do in life. just be clam when around people and just chat to them like being yourself no need to be shy.

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