Braden presents at the emergency room experiencing intense symptoms of anxiety that seem to come on suddenly and unexpectedly. When assessed by the psychologist, Braden cannot identify any object or event that triggers his anxiety, nor does he report feeling constantly on edge. In addition he has not been exposed to any life-threatening traumas. Braden most likely has which of the following disorders?

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Braden's symptoms of intense, sudden, and unexpected anxiety without a specific trigger or constant edginess suggest Panic Disorder, rather than the constant worry of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, the trauma-related symptoms of PTSD, the object/event-specific fear of Specific Phobias, or the mood swings of Bipolar Disorder.

Braden Presents at the Emergency Room Experiencing Intense Symptoms of Anxiety