Gemotions

The retirement party was all anyone in the family could talk about. Thomas found himself shrinking into the background, avoiding conversations about the event. The prospect of public speaking triggered a sense of discomfort he couldn't explain.

He began arriving at work earlier and leaving later, seeking refuge in the familiar routine of his office. He avoided his family, hiding in his room whenever he could.

He developed a nervous habit of biting his nails until they bled. He replayed conversations in his head, agonizing over hypothetical scenarios, anticipating the worst possible outcomes. He felt trapped.