Maria was born in Mexico. She recently experienced a feeling of being out of control, and it was followed by trembling, and uncontrollable screaming and crying. Her symptoms sound most like those of ________.

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Ataque de nervios is a cultural syndrome common in Latin America, particularly among women. It is characterized by an episode of acute emotional distress, often triggered by a stressful event, and followed by symptoms such as uncontrollable screaming, crying, trembling, and verbal or physical aggression.

Maria Was Born in Mexico