Eldon occasionally has a racing heartbeat. When this happens, he panics and thinks he is going to die. Gradually, he has developed panic attacks if he even thinks that his heart is beating strongly. Eldon apparently has a high degree of:

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Eldon's reaction to his racing heartbeat and the subsequent panic attacks from merely thinking about his heart beating strongly indicate a high degree of anxiety sensitivity. Anxiety sensitivity refers to the fear of anxiety-related sensations, stemming from beliefs that these sensations have harmful consequences.

Eldon Occasionally Has a Racing Heartbeat