Why do I do this when nervous?

Question

When nervous, my eyes widen, my jaw hangs and I say nonsensical garbage in a high-pitched tone. Why do I do this? Is it normal? Do other persons behave this way?

Answer 1

Usually when a person uses the word 'normal' I ask normal for who and in what context. The trigger for fear may be for you something different. Usually an action which is normalized in a person is a chosen action to replace a less acceptable possible action, perhaps violence or ?. Fear itself tends to arrest all other process's for which the mind mysteriously identifies as unessential for the moment. What is this unacceptable action you want to do. Is it kiss a stranger, slap your friend, your mother, tell a secret, say what you feel ....what.

Eyes widening is normal for fear reaction and also attraction. The hanging jaw is a symptom of stupifaction. Do you know your jaw hangs because someone else told you? An undissolved (and I use the word 'undissolved' intentionally here) issue in your mind is a historical item which persists as a mystery. The question must be answered. I am not sure what 'nonsensical garbage' would be, but that plus the 'high-pitched tone' descriptive suggests a regression to the child ego state. I think you have had a childhood trauma you need for this trauma to come to light, to step through its record slowly and carefully, recalling as much detail as possible. You must recontact your anger and utilize your fear in your activities as a source of energy. Your anger may also serve you in your mental focus, your ability to stick to the task at hand, to solve the puzzle, to control your skills skillfully and steadily.....and study study study.

Answer 2

Don't try to t alk at a time like this. Take a deep breath and think of something peaceful - the ocean, someone you love, God. Then continue to take deep breaths, holding them for a second or two, and then release them slowly. Do this until you gradually bring back a balance within yourself. If you get enough oxygen back into your body you will calm down and be OK.

Answer 3

It is very normal to behave strangely when you are nervous... Some people get a fit of the giggles or bite their nails or whatever... I start talking non-stop like some kind of idiot and really LOUDLY... I have seen people behave VERY strangely in trying circumstances... don't beat yourself up about it... if you are aware of it it is better to consciously try to NOT do it...

Answer 4

we all react in different ways to nervousness you sound you really get nervous some people just don't get as nervous as you do, i wouldn't worry about it try to breath deeply and get out of there as soon as possible. Don't let this stop you from doing what you want to do. it is scientificly provin that if you breath deeply three times slowly you will calm down

Answer 5

i'd like to know the same thing, when i'm nervous, my palms sweat, i get wide eyes, and i have a really annoying nervous laugh and i get this high-pitch squeaky tone that no one understands (sometimes including myself). so if you find an answer, please let me know. but you are not alone.

Answer 6

When I'm nervous, my knees start shaking.

I have no guesses as to why these things happen to us. Everyone has a unique response to nervousness. Perhaps it's relative to our personality.

Answer 7

Yeah, everyone does something when they are nervous. I feel pressure on my stomach or I can't stop smiling and I almost burst out laughing.

Answer 8

Everyone behaves differently when they're nervous.

Answer 9

we all have our nervous tendencies or nervous tics, some people are able to hide theirs better.
I had a neighbor who laughed when she was suppose to cry and cry when something was funny, she had no idea why,but when she went to the funeral parlor and laughed, people really thought she was crazy.

Answer 10

It almost sounds like you're having a tourette syndrome anxiety attack without the profanity.