Getting The Chills: Why Stress Can Make You Feel Cold
Have you ever heard someone describe an event that “gave them the chills?” Perhaps it’s the idea of making a critical mistake or getting on the wrong side of a very scary boss. Or even what could happen if you missed a crucial deadline! While the expression is well known, anxiety is not the first […]
Why You Get Stomach Knots When You’re Nervous
Almost all of us have experienced that tight, churning sensation in our stomachs under stress. You may have felt it before an interview, a big test, or just before stepping on stage for a public speech—the feeling like your stomach has tied itself up into a big, nervous knot. It’s the perfect demonstration of how […]
You’re Blushing! How To Stay Cool When You’re Red In The Face
We all blush. It’s not noticeable for some lucky individuals, but for others, redness in the face can make us feel even more self-conscious when it’s the last thing that we need. So why does it happen, and what can we do about it? Blushing is the body’s way of responding to unwanted attention, but […]
The Trembles: How To Stop Shaking From Stress
Do stressful situations give you the shakes? Do your hands tremble as you pass important documents to your new boss, for example, or do you give wobbly-voiced replies in job interviews? We’re all naturally a little shaky (try holding your arm out and keeping it completely still!), but for some of us, that unsteadiness becomes […]
Feeling Unwell? It Might Not Be What You Think
Are you getting a fever? Did you eat something funny? Or are your symptoms the result of something else entirely? It’s often hard to tell when stress is why you feel unwell, but it happens to more people than you’d think. Sometimes it’s obvious, such as dizziness before a first date or nausea when you […]