I'm better at being in crowds than I used to be. Still don't like 'em though. Even in a music group I'm much more at ease when the crowds thins.

What helped me was when I mentioned that I much preferred outdoor venues for rallies and school functions and speeches; indoors activities made me feel that the air was used up- and my son in law said, Sounds like claustrophobia to me.

And I realized, Yes!