Why Do We Get ‘Chills’ When We’re Nervous?

Chills happen when your body gets really excited or really scared. When you’re nervous, like before a big test or giving a speech, your brain sends messages to your skin. Your skin starts to feel cold and shivery, that’s chills! It's like your body is doing a little dance inside to get ready for action.

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Examples

  1. You get chills before giving a speech in front of your class.
  2. Your skin feels cold when you’re about to ride the roller coaster.
  3. You shiver nervously when you have to answer a question in front of everyone.

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