With Anthrax in the mail and a war under way whose end is nowhere in sight, it's hardly surprising that a lot of people are feeling anxious these days. For most of us, the tightness in the stomach comes at moments of crisis, but it's manageable, and it goes away again. For others, though--especially those who tend to be anxious anyway--the feeling can be overwhelming. And while such severe anxiety can be transient, it can sometimes persist for weeks--or even longer.
Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do about it, including taking medication--but that's a last resort. The first...