An abrupt episode of acute, intense anxiety or sheer terror, often accompanied by strong physical symptoms and difficulty breathing is a ______.

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The description given matches the common symptoms of a panic attack, which is characterized by sudden and intense feelings of fear or discomfort, along with physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, sweating, and shortness of breath.

An Abrupt Episode of Acute, Intense Anxiety or Sheer Terror