Sebastian was outside the parking garage when, out of nowhere, he suddenly felt overwhelming fear. Sebastian noticed that his fear increased, he started to feel out of control, and the intensity of the feelings seemed to reach a peak and then pass within a few minutes. This is an example of a:

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Sebastian's experience of sudden overwhelming fear, feeling out of control, and the intensity of the feelings peaking and then passing within a few minutes is characteristic of a panic attack. Panic attacks are abrupt surges of intense fear or discomfort that reach a peak within minutes and during which time multiple physical and emotional symptoms occur.

Sebastian Was Outside the Parking Garage When, Out of Nowhere