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Why crowds trigger dissociation and panic

Large crowds make me feel like I am going to disappear completely and I have to leave immediately or I panic.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Overwhelming social stimulation can trigger nervous system collapse as a protective response to excessive input.

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