i started getting the symptoms for it around the age of 4 or 5, and it started getting worse about 8, and just got steadily worse and worse. i'm no where near being pain free but at least it's at a more cope-able level at the moment

i think that's what would put me off would be how crowded and busy it is. that would freak me out. it puts me off visiting japan or even new york. plus i'd be worried about not speaking the language in japan. i tried to learn it but it just wasnt happening for me. my brain does not do languages.