Sonia had an unusual experience this morning. As she walked into her class, she suddenly felt sheer terror. Her heart raced and she had difficulty breathing. During the attack, her thoughts swirled and she thought she might be losing control over herself. Sonia's experience is best described as a

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Sonia's experience is best described as a panic attack, as she experienced sudden and intense feelings of terror, racing heart rate, and trouble breathing. Her symptoms were consistent with the criteria for a panic attack, according to the DSM-5.

Sonia Had an Unusual Experience This Morning