Question

A married woman, whose life was complicated by her mother's living in the home, complained that she felt tense and irritable most of the time. She suffered from occasional attacks in which her heart pounded, and she could not seem to get her breath. Often she broke out in a profuse perspiration. Her mouth seemed always dry, even though she drank a great deal of water.

Answer 1

All the symptoms indicate that she has anxiety neurosis with probably long term depression. Although the organic causes should also be ruled out.