“He sank back into his black-and-white world, his immobile world of inanimate drawings that had been granted the secret of motion, his… — Steven Millhauser Copy Share Image
“When we respond to a life-threatening situation, hyperarousal is initially accompanied by constriction in our bodies and a narrowing of perceptions. Our… — Peter A. Levine Copy Share Image
“The sick constriction of the heart was undeniable; there was a melancholy truth in the fact that it was suffering which made… — Alfred Hayes Copy Share Image
“Constriction alters a person’s breathing, muscle tone, and posture in order to promote efficiency and strength. Blood vessels in the skin, extremities,… — Peter A. Levine Copy Share Image
“And we, too, had a relationship— Tight wires between us, Pegs too deep to uproot, and a mind like a ring Sliding… — Sylvia Plath Copy Share Image
“He looks uncomfortable, and in this respect the garb is apt. Kevin is uncomfortable; the tiny clothing replicates the same constriction that… — Lionel Shriver Copy Share Image
