Mary went to the emergency room for the second time in a month complaining of difficulty breathing and chest pain that had come on suddenly. She thought she was having a heart attack and was afraid she was dying, but the doctor could not find anything wrong. She may be suffering from:

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Panic disorder is characterized by sudden and repeated attacks of intense fear and discomfort, often with physical symptoms like difficulty breathing and chest pain, which can mimic a heart attack.

Mary Went to the Emergency Room for the Second Time