Agoraphobia in regards to Wanderers

[Charles]

I was born and raised in NYC, so I adjusted to the crowded subways and filthy crowded streets, but I never liked it. It wasn't fear exactly, it was just distaste.

Now I live on 2 1/2 acres about 20 minutes outside of Santa Fe NM. (a small city). It's quiet and I can see for miles and miles. I will not go to loud or crowed places, and that's fine with me.

It could be fear, so many things are, but honestly the discomfort is disgust. I prefer peace and quiet and good talk. I like being invited to a house party of people sitting and talking, but house parties with standing crowds and drinking and loud music are accepted once - and never again returned to.

Mediation groups certainly. Any other interests, political (?), or volunteering with animals at the shelter (?). Find something, a library book club (?), an astrology class (?), a yoga center (?), an astronomy class (?), a gym (?), a theater group (?), that interests you, and go because you will be interested. May or may not meet someone immediately, but have a good time anyway. The best friendships start out slow, and slowly build.