[sweetliberty]

"I will go to great lengths to avoid groups of more than ten or so."

Same here, Loddy. That is why I prefer on holidays, such as New Year's Eve, when the crazies are out in force, to either get together with a few friends (like 2 or 3) at someone's home, or simply stay in and save the socializing for a calmer time. I have never had much of a compulsion to "celebrate" holidays by going out amongst crowds and getting inebriated. I can celebrate and get inebriated at home.

[Borax Queen]

I feel very strange when I am in crowds. Like there is something not normal with me, and why can't I enjoy crowds like much of the rest of the world seems to.