You know how you feel your stomach drop when something scary happens? That’s because the brain and the gut are connected. When you're nervous, your brain sends messages to your stomach, making it flutter or twist up. This is called a gut feeling. It's like having a second brain in your tummy that helps you react quickly, even if you don’t know why yet!
Examples
- Your stomach drops when you see a spider crawl across your bed.
- You feel fluttery before giving a big speech.
- Your tummy twists when you're waiting for the doctor to call with test results.
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See also
- Why Do People Get 'Butterflies' In Their Stomachs?
- What is Nervousness?
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- What are adrenaline and noradrenaline?
- Why Do We Feel Anxious When Everything Seems Fine?