Why do our tummies rumble when we are nervous?
Tummy's Ancient Alarm
Why do our tummies rumble when we are nervous?
You're about to give a speech. Your hands are sweaty. Your heart is pounding. And then — GRRRROWWWL — your stomach announces itself to the entire room. What is happening in there?
Your stomach isn't actually hungry. It's talking to your brain. And your brain is freaking out. When you get nervous, your brain flips an ancient alarm switch called the "fight-or-flight" response. This alarm was designed millions of years ago for emergencies — like running from a saber-toothed cat.
