Until recently, Jerry had always enjoyed being on his high school debate team, which had won several awards. But yesterday, as Jerry prepared for next week's event, he began to experience a heightened sense of nervousness. He noticed tightness in his chest and he felt dizzy. He had difficulty controlling his rapid breathing and began to feel an intense need to go outside for air. It is most likely that Jerry was experiencing symptoms of

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Jerry's sudden onset of nervousness, chest tightness, dizziness, rapid breathing, and desire to go outside for air are indicative of a panic attack. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, agoraphobia, and post-traumatic stress disorder may also involve anxiety symptoms, but panic attacks are characterized by an acute and intense onset of physical and psychological symptoms.

Until Recently, Jerry Had Always Enjoyed Being on His High