Question

John has sudden attacks of intense fear in which he experiences palpitations, he feels dizzy, and he has trouble catching his breath. During these attacks, he worries that he is going to die. From this description, it sounds like John has:

Answer 1

Answer:

panic disorder

Explanation:

The complete question is as follows:

John has sudden attacks of intense fear in which he experiences palpitations, he feels dizzy, and he has trouble catching his breath. During these attacks, he worries that he is going to die. From this description, it sounds like John has _____.

A. Schizophrenia

B. obsessive-compulsive disorder

C. panic disorder

D. generalized anxiety disorder

• When a person experiences repeated panic attacks then the person is said to suffer from panic disorder.

• During a panic attack the person experiences the following symptoms :

1. palpitations
2. sweating
3. shaking
4. numbness
5. shortness of breath

• Panic attacks may be caused due to different reasons such as past abuse, smoking, etc.
• it is a form of extreme anxiety.
• Since John is displaying the symptoms as stated above he is suffering from panic disorder.