Laura is in class when she begins to feel uncomfortable, irritable, and unable to focus on anything that is happening. She decides to leave for some fresh air. But as soon as she stands up, she is hit suddenly with an incapacitating attack of anxiety. Which disorder is Laura most likely suffering from?

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Laura's sudden and intense attack of anxiety, which is incapacitating, is characteristic of a panic disorder, where individuals experience unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear.

Laura Is in Class When She Begins to Feel Uncomfortable