Ever since 9/11 we have instituted in this country the Homeland Security Advisory System. Though you haven't memorized it, I am sure you are familiar with it. It looks like this. [Put on Screen]. These levels are assigned based on information gathered by our intelligence agencies to help us be prepared for potential terror attacks in the future. Whether you know it or not, you use this same system every day of your life to chart your level of anxiety. Follow this scenario and chart your "anxiety alert level."

You are awakened through the night with a stomach ache. It is better by morning, but that nagging pain comes back later that afternoon.
Anxiety Alert Level Green - Low

Over the next few days, the pain doesn't get any better, in fact, you have a couple of sharp pains and you go to se…