When Joe rides any form of public transportation or rides in a car with someone else driving, he is overwhelmed by an impending sense of doom. His heart palpitates, he shakes, gets dizzy, and feels like he is going to "go crazy" or die. Joe likely experiences __________.

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Joe's symptoms of heart palpitations, shaking, dizziness, and an overwhelming sense of doom while riding in public transportation or a car with someone else driving are indicative of panic attacks. These are sudden episodes of intense fear that trigger severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause.

When Joe Rides Any Form of Public Transportation or Rides