Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Journalist Overcomes Crowd Anxiety at Protest
A journalist who has always been afraid of crowded places went to cover a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
Usually, she feels anxious and struggles to breathe in crowds, but this time, she felt safe and empowered.
She realized that the protest was a 'safe space' where she could stay as long as she wanted and leave when she chose.
This experience helped her understand her fear better and gave her hope that she might overcome her anxiety in the future.
The journalist has avoided crowded places for over a decade due to anxiety.
She struggled to breathe and felt disoriented in crowded settings.
At the Jantar Mantar protest, she felt safe and empowered.
The protest provided a 'safe space' where she could leave at her own will.
This experience helped her understand and confront her fear of crowds.
- Who
- A journalist
- What
- Overcoming fear of crowds at a protest
- When
- July 21, 2023
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To cover a student protest and confront personal anxiety
Fear of Crowds
Empowerment at Protest
Personal Experience
Fear of Crowds
The journalist experienced anxiety and discomfort in crowded places, avoiding them for years.
Empowerment at Protest
At the Jantar Mantar protest, the journalist felt safe and empowered, overcoming her fear.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Event
- Student Protest
- Year
- 2023
- Profession
- Journalist
- Anxiety Trigger
- Crowded Places
- Breakthrough Moment
- Jantar Mantar Protest