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Can someone tell me why we get butterflies in our stomachs. What exactly makes that happen?
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But how do you get ride of it.
April 20, 2009 - 9:46amThis Comment
Thanks for all the great information. I am actually very interested to know that it is due to stress since I tend to get them when it comes to a new man in my life. Maybe the idea of 'fight or flight' when it comes to a man is a great theory of bad men choices. Maybe our stomaches are actually telling us to run as fast as we can. Great information everyone, thank you.
January 24, 2009 - 2:30pmThis Comment
Sound like miscortes has probably formed love maps towards men that she in the end deemed to be not good for her, and is therefore, now attracted to that type. And so when she gets the ButterFlies, it is probably attraction, yet rationally she knows that she probably should NOT be going out with them, because she can already see in her mind how it will most likely end.
August 16, 2010 - 10:47amThis Comment
I disagree with that statement its good too like when a guy kisses your forehead and you feel that fluttery feeling or when your one month old son looks up and smiles at you or when you are standing on the front porch with your first love waiting on that first real goodnite kiss I am fifteen and I have had alot of experiences with "Butterflies" all good none bad not even the birth of Aaron so I disagree respectfuly
January 7, 2010 - 10:28amThis Comment
Great question! Over the years I have always been curious about the body response. Here is what I have learned about this "feeling" which can be so confused a "love" especially during dating!
When you get nervous or scared, your body gives you a shot of energy in the form of a naturally derived hormone (epinephrine = adrenaline) which is secreted from the adrenal glands. This process is a part of the sympathetic nervous system that all mammals . In situations of high stress, epinephrine is secreted in order to help the individual cope with the stress; physiologically, it allows the individual to increase his/her heart rate, which in turn, increases the rate of glycogenalysis, creating more energy and allowing the individual to run faster, jump higher, and perform better. In other words, it has to do with an automatic reaction of neurotransmitters that manifests in your stomach.
The increase in heart rate, due to the stressful situation, is also commonly known as "nervousness". This nervousness can manifests into many symptoms including the "butterfly" feeling in the stomach. The related biological term is called "fight or flight", which is what you do to make the stressful situation go away....you either deal with it (fight) or get away from it (flight).
January 19, 2009 - 11:03pmHope this helps!
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I get that butterfly feeling when I'm feeling overly nervous or excited about something, and I can feel that surge of adrenalin. Sometimes it can be positive, but I've read that it can be really stressful to your body. It's like being in the "fight or flight" mode.
January 19, 2009 - 3:19pmThis Comment