While sitting in class, Sherman suddenly experiences a racing heart, clammy hands, dizziness, and shaking. Sherman has many of the symptoms typical of

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Sherman's symptoms indicate a panic attack, which is characterized by a sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort, along with physical symptoms such as racing heart, shaking, and dizziness. DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) and fugue states are not indicated by the presented symptoms. Irrationality and phobias are not comprehensive enough to explain the full range of symptoms presented.

While Sitting in Class, Sherman Suddenly Experiences a Racing Heart