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How can I calm myself when i'm surrounded by a massive crowd of people?

Profile: Masonchistic21
Masonchistic21 on Nov 16, 2015
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Feel something that you have access to around you at a time of panic. This is known as mindfulness.
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Profile: HealingLotus
HealingLotus on Jun 15, 2016
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Well the best way to calm yourself is addressing the anxiety in the first place. If you want to heal the condition I'd say practise going into crowds over and over and allow yourself to expirence how you feel and make sure you tell yourself your going to be ok. Pushing ourselves into what makes us feel uncomfortable is the best way to learn how to be more comfortable with it. If you want a quick fix for the moment, then i'd suggest finding a place alone, a bathroom perhaps and centering yourself. Deep breathing, talking to yourself in a positive affirming way, empathizing with how your feeling at the moment. The biggest thing is being present with how you feel and being your own parent/nurturer and comforting yourself. We can be our greatest asset in times of need, if we only remember to be. positive self-talk can be very important.
Profile: Mishwish1
Mishwish1 on Jun 15, 2016
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Take a deep breath and begin to explain to yourself where you are and who you are with. Do this slowly in your head for a couple of minutes. I find that when I come to terms with my surroundings in my head it makes it easier to deal with lots of people
Profile: CopperSkies
CopperSkies on Jun 20, 2016
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Listening to music is something that i do all the time when i'm in crowded places. It really helps to focus on the lyrics of the song rather than what's going on around me, however this doesn't really deal with the problem head on. If you want to start getting better at being in crowded spaces, the best thing to do would be to practice. The more time you spend in a situation you fear the easier it is for your brain to understand that you're not really in danger.
Profile: CalmingBreeze16
CalmingBreeze16 on Aug 22, 2016
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One of the best techniques is called Diaphragmatic Breathing. This is a form of breathing whereby you slowly take deep breaths such that your belly,nit cheat, expands.Then,slowly breathe out through your nose. Repeat this for at least five minutes and while doing so silently something like "calm" or "slow' to yourself while breathing. It also helps to visualize a calm scene,such as the beach,while breathing.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 18, 2017
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try focusing on one thing or one person. That will take your attention away from the many others around you and keep your thoughts from racing and becoming panicked.
Profile: endearingLion70
endearingLion70 on Mar 27, 2018
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You should learn how to relax by either breathing, or meditation or any other technique that you find helpful and than use it when you are in a stressful situation
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 4, 2018
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Try breathing exercises. Breathe in for 5 seconds straight, then exhale for 5 seconds straight. Keep doing this until you feel calm. If this doesn't work, stare at something. Really focus on it. Learn its details. You'll eventually zone out and you'll forget what's keeping you so anxious. If neither of these work, music can always help. Pop in your earbuds and blare some good tunes.
Profile: LiamAviss135
LiamAviss135 on Apr 27, 2021
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For a situation like this you should Try see if you can find a space where you can take a breather and just make sure you have control of your breathing if this isn't possible then attempt to call a friend or family to help keep you occupied so you don't think of who many people are in the same area as you. Other methods could also be having water with you or even waiting around till a crowd has dispersed a bit leaving you with space to breath and get yourself back into a mindset where you can think of something to do to bring yourself back into a calmer state of mind.
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