why is it that when i am nervous or scared i can hear my heart thump?

Question

can other people her it too or just me

Answer 1

It's probably because when you're nervous or scared your blood pressure increases. I'm sure that only you can hear it unless you are holding someones head on your chest.

Answer 2

When you're scared or nervous your blood pressure goes up and can cause you to "hear" your heart beat. It's also possible to hear it and feel it beat while resting and you're just concentrating on it.