For me it depends on the party...smaller get togethers or parties with friends are fun, even work parties b/c I like the people I work with, but loud crowded parties and those where I don't know anyone stress me out. For example, last night was the post-race party after the half-marathon I ran. It was being held at a local restaurant/bar and I decided to go check it out. Well, I walked in and turned around and walked right back out! The place was just packed wall to wall with people, the music was ear splittingly loud and I didn't know anyone else there anyway. Not my scene.