Understanding Enochlophobia
Enochlophobia is the fear of crowds. Those who suffer from Enochlophobia will go out of their way to avoid places like malls, theaters, sporting arenas or any event that crowds would regular attend. According to Associated Content, A few things they fear will happen when around large crowds are:
-Being trampled to death
-Contracting a deadly virus
-Getting lost in a massive crowd of people
-They themselves feel small and insignificant when surrounded by so many people
Enochlophobia seems to affect women more than men, and can bring on panic attacks in certain situations, and is a form of social anxiety. Taking control of anxiety is key. According to NorthShore University Health System, more than 19 million Americans suffer from some type of anxiety disorder, but only a small portion of those people ever seek treatment despite the fact that effective treatments exists. If you think you suffer from an anxiety disorder, talk to your physician.
