Demetri is walking down the street and suddenly experiences a bout of intense fear, sweating, dizziness, shortness of breath, and a pounding heart. He goes to the emergency room and is told that his symptoms were "all in his head". This is the seventh time that Demetri has experienced these unexpected symptoms within the past few months. If Demetri were diagnosed with a psychological disorder based on these symptoms, what would it be?

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Demetri is experiencing panic attacks, which are sudden and intense bouts of fear that can include symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, shortness of breath, and a pounding heart. If he has experienced multiple panic attacks and is worried about experiencing more attacks, he may be diagnosed with panic disorder.

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