Feeling Gated

Definition

The anxious, defensive sensation you get when someone invades your personal space by standing too close or looming over you, forcing you to mentally 'close the gate' around your boundaries.

Example Usage

I started feeling gated when he stood over my shoulder while I was working, so I asked him to give me some space.

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