Why Do We Feel Anxious When We're Around Strangers?

Imagine your brain is like a detective that watches for danger. When you're around strangers, it thinks they might be the bad guys. That's why you feel nervous, it's just your brain doing its job to keep you safe.

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Examples

  1. A kid gets nervous before meeting new friends at school.
  2. An adult freezes when a stranger asks for directions on the street.
  3. You feel your stomach drop when you have to introduce yourself in front of a group.

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