M: When do you want to leave for that seaside town, Martha
W: I’m not sure yet, but maybe we should leave on Friday after work. It’s a long drive, but I’d rather get there late Friday than midday Saturday. We have three days off this time, after all.
M: How long is it
W: Five or six hours.
M: So you leave at 4:30 right after work and you will be there around 9:00 or 10:00
W: I suppose so. And we could still have a good night’s sleep.
M: What are you going to take
W: Mostly shorts and T-shirts.
M: You don’t think it’s going to be a bit cold at night at the seaside
W: Maybe. I’m going to take a sweater or a light coat--just in case.
M: Hope you have a good time there.
Your heart suddenly starts pounding so hard you think it’s going to leap right out of your chest. You’re sweating even though it’s cold out. You feel unsteady on your feet and generally shaky, like the world around you is spinning out of control and you can’t get a grip. Your hands and feet are numb and useless. You’re gasping for breath and feel like you’re drowning.
(41)__________Genetics may be part of the explanation; women are more prone to anxiety or depression, and a history of these mood disorders makes you more likely to have a panic attack. But unhappy life experiences may also increase women’s vulnerability.
A particularly active area of research at the moment is the effect of hormones. Women seem most susceptible to panic attacks during times of hormonal changes, such as adolescence, pregnancy, and so on. Dr. Lilian Gonsalves, psychology at the Cleveland Clinic, says some scientists think that hormonal fl
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