Signs of Fear
Feeling scared is natural. It happens to all of us. Fear is a reaction. It happens in your body. It can alert you to danger. Here are some of the ways you feel fear.
Your heart beats faster.
Feel your heart beating? It beats faster when you are scared. This gives you a burst of energy.
Your pupils get bigger.
Look in the mirror. See the black circle in your eye? That is called the pupil. It gets bigger when you are scared.
You get goose bumps.
Your skin can show fear too. Tiny bumps pop up. The muscles in your skin are raising your hairs.
You scream!
Screaming is a natural reaction to fear. Your scream makes you more alert. And it is a warning for others.
Did You Know?
People react in different ways when they are scared. Some get angry. Some run away. These are called fight-or-flight responses. Other people might freeze.
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