2007-03-06 12:26:24 · 4 answers · asked by krystal. 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I'm pretty sure it comes from the adrenal glands which release adrenaline. You can't "take back" adrenaline as fast as you released it, so your heartbeat is still high, etc.
im pretty sure thats what it is.
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2007-03-07 15:21:32 · update #1
It takes a long time, because most often when we are scared we forget to stop and slowly breath in and out. We are so busy freaking out. Sometimes when something freaks me out, I try to breath then suddenly I feel a sense of calmness. It helps me think clearly and come to realize that my fears were not such a big deal, but rather it was the message that I sent to my brain that made it a big deal.
2007-03-06 12:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adrenaline is still pumping for a time after the incident
2007-03-06 20:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by dude_port 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B/C being scared is a panic response that most of use can't entirely control. When our fight or flight instinct perks up our bodies and sub conscious team up to make it possible to do what we have to do to survive. Fortunately, we rarely have a long scare these days so the response outlasts the physical and psychological effects on our mind and body. Boo!
2007-03-06 20:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by sparklepup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adrenaline rush.
Your "fight or flight" response has kicked in and your body has to take the time needed to calm itself.
2007-03-06 20:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by elimayme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋