The oclofobia is that fear or fear of excessive concentrations of people, crowds. This phobia is related to agoraphobia, which is the fear of being in open spaces. A person with ochlophobia tends to avoid attending any events or places where there are many people, such as concerts, going to the cinema, the theater, attending a football game, going to shopping centers, etc.
Generally, this type of fear is frequently suffered by women more than men, when an ochlophobic person is surrounded by many people they begin to feel panic, this due to the increase in anxiety that this situation causes, a shy person may feel doubtful, unstable when close to so many strangers.
The fear of being surrounded by so many people can generate the following symptoms for the ochlophobic:
- Stomach disorders
- Breathing difficulties
- Fear of dying
- Tremors
- Excessive sweating
- Increased heart rate
- Among others.
People with this condition must undergo psychological therapies, they must begin to attend group therapies, starting with small groups, and as they feel comfortable, as the number of people increases, starting with few people will allow them gradually get used to the mind. Try to always carry music with you, the music will help you distract yourself. We have all been afraid of something at some time, the important thing is not to let that fear dominate you and take control of your life.
