Table of Contents (click to expand)Role Of The Primitive BrainFight Or Flight The feeling of nervousness is a natural consequence of our hard wired fight and flight response. Nervousness is caused by the primitive parts of the brain, which are hardwired to respond to threats. The feeling of nervousness is a result of the sympathetic nervous system sending out impulses to glands and smooth muscles, and the adrenal medulla releasing adrenaline and noradrenaline into the bloodstream. Why do I get nervous? The answer is that feeling nervous is a natural consequence of our hard wired fight and flight response! The … Continue reading Why Do We Get Nervous?