During a visit to the local shopping mall,Kim suddenly found her heart pounding,had trouble breathing,felt dizzy,started sweating,and felt as if she were going to die.She ran out of the mall to her car,and started to feel better once she got into her car and sat still for a few moments.Kim has experienced a:

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Kim's symptoms are characteristic of a panic attack, which is a sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. Phobias involve excessive fear and avoidance of specific objects or situations, while conversion disorder and somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation.

During a Visit to the Local Shopping Mall,Kim Suddenly Found