ABSTRACT

Imagine for a moment you are driving down the freeway. Suddenly, for no apparent reason, your heart begins to race. Your breathing becomes labored. You find it difficult to swallow. Feeling lightheaded, you grip the steering wheel and notice that your hands are perspiring. A feeling of panic washes over you…. You try to distract yourself by listening to the car radio or focusing your attention on the traffic around you. Another wave of panic! … Terrified … you head for the nearest exit….