For the third time in two months, Erica's husband rushed her to the hospital emergency room because Erica thought she was having a heart attack. Her symptoms included a racing, pounding heart, weakness, feeling faint, and feeling as if she were unable to breathe. Although her doctor says she is physically healthy, Erica lives in fear of another attack. Erica is most likely has:

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Erica is experiencing symptoms of panic attacks, which have been happening repeatedly over the past two months. This is characteristic of panic disorder. Other disorders may also involve anxiety, but panic disorder specifically involves recurrent and unexpected panic attacks.

For the Third Time in Two Months, Erica's Husband Rushed