An Introduction to Anxiety

Tom was home from another hectic day at work. He slumped into the easy chair. No matter how difficult it was, he knew he needed to relax. In a few minutes, the tenseness began to diminish. … He began to feel uneasy. Then, with a sudden start, he bolted fully upright in his chair! His heart was pounding so that he could actually see his chest pulsing and quivering. His clothes were becoming soaked with sweat; his throat felt like it was constricting. Was he dying? Having a heart attack? Losing his mind? He wanted to run, but to where? From what?