Imagine you're about to go on stage for a big performance. Your body suddenly feels like it's preparing for a race, your heart beats faster, and your hands get shaky. This is called being ‘nervous’ or ‘anxious.’ It happens because your brain thinks something important is coming, so it gives your body a quick boost of energy to help you do well.
Examples
- You feel your hands shake before giving a speech in front of a class.
- Your stomach drops when you realize you have to take an important test soon.
- You get butterflies in your stomach before meeting someone new.
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See also
- Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
- Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
- Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?
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