Did You Know?

Everyone feels nervous sometimes!

What Makes Us Nervous?

We can feel nervous about new things.

How to Feel Better

Take deep breaths to calm down.

What nervousness Does

It can make us feel shaky.

Our heart may beat fast.

We might sweat a lot.

It can make us want to hide.

We may think too much.

Talking helps us feel safe.

More About Nervousness

Nervousness is a part of life. It can help us be ready. When we feel nervous, it means we care. It is okay to feel this way.

Nervousness can happen at school. We might feel it before a test. It can also happen before a game. It is a normal feeling.

Many people feel nervous. Even grown-ups feel it! It can help us do our best. We can learn to handle it.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Anxiety"] --> B["Inner Turmoil"] A --> C["Feelings of Dread"] A --> D["Anticipation of Future Threat"] A --> E["Nervous Behavior"] E --> F["Pacing Back and Forth"] E --> G["Somatic Complaints"] E --> H["Rumination"]

What Do These Words Mean?

anxiety:a feeling of worry or nervousness about something that might happen
inner turmoil:a state of confusion or emotional struggle inside a person
dread:a strong feeling of fear or worry about something that may happen
somatic complaints:physical problems or symptoms that are caused by emotional issues
rumination:thinking a lot about something, often in a way that makes you feel worse