An individual gets sudden, paralysing attacks of anxiety and fears going out in public away from her house. Which anxiety disorder does this describe?

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The symptoms described in the scenario match with panic attacks and agoraphobia. Panic attacks involve sudden and severe attacks of anxiety or fear, while agoraphobia is a fear of situations where escape may be difficult or help may not be available in case of a panic attack. In this scenario, the individual experiences panic attacks when thinking about going out in public, which suggests the presence of agoraphobia as well. Therefore, D is the best answer choice.

An Individual Gets Sudden, Paralysing Attacks of Anxiety and Fears