Why Do People Get ‘Anxious’ in Crowds?

Sometimes, when there are a lot of people around, like at the mall or on a subway, our brains feel scared even if we don’t know why. It’s kind of like being in a big game where everyone is shouting and moving fast, and you just want to hide. This happens because your brain thinks it might be hard to escape or stay safe.

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Examples

  1. A kid feels nervous at a busy amusement park.
  2. A person freezes on the subway when too many people are around.
  3. Someone avoids going to the mall because they get scared of crowds.

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