stackyFACTSWhether you are about to ride a rollercoaster or get fired, your body reacts with the exact same racing heart, sweaty palms, and adrenaline spike. Your nervous system is basically a one-trick pony that cannot tell the difference between impending doom and thrilling adventure. It relies entirely on your conscious mind to guess.
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