The most common symptoms of a(n) _____ are a pounding heart, rapid breathing, breathlessness, and a choking sensation. The person may also sweat, tremble, and experience light-headedness, chills, or hot flashes. Accompanying the intense, escalating surge of physical arousal are feelings of terror and the belief that one is about to die, go crazy, or completely lose control.

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The symptoms described are consistent with those of a panic attack. They are not typical of generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or major depressive disorder.

The Most Common Symptoms of A(n) _____ Are a Pounding