Physical Manifestations of Internal Strife

When people get angry, their blood gets pumping and may even sweat a little. Sometimes an emotional pain from losing a loved one can be so deep that it can physically hurt (either in getting sick or localized pain in the chest, etc.)

Well, tonight, I felt the physical manifestation of dread. As we drove to the airport, I knew the time had come when I would have to leave behind the familiarity and comfort of home for yet another semester of living and studying independently. The only way I could really describe it is the feeling you get right before going down a giant rollercoaster ride - that feeling in your stomach that kind of feels like it's going to throw up but it won't let you.

Dread. I've never had that physically manifest itself until today while going back to school.