Question

Until recently, Jerry had always enjoyed being on his high school debate team, which had won several awards. But yesterday, as Jerry prepared for next weeks event, he began to experience a heightened sense of nervousness. He noticed tightness in his chest and he felt dizzy. He had difficulty controlling his rapid breathing and began to feel an intense need to go outside for air. It is most likely that Jerry was experiencing symptoms of:_______.
1. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2. a panic attack.
3. agoraphobia.
4. post-traumatic stress disorder.

Answer 1

Answer:

Panic Attack

Explanation:

What Panic attack means

A panic attack is a sudden episode of extreme fear which normally leads to abnormal physical reactions even when no danger is apparent. Panic attacks are the body’s alert system going wrong. The body alert system powered by adrenaline increases our heart rate, breathing, and blood flow in response to danger.

Jerry's case

Jerry suddenly shows a heightened sense of nervousness. He noticed a tightness in his chest and he felt dizzy. He also had difficulty controlling his rapid breathing, this is his body alert system going wrong and leading to a panic attack. All the symptoms ascribed to Jerry are that of a panic attack,

A sudden episode of fear or extreme nervousness that happened to Jerry will be termed a panic attack.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is 2. a panic attack.

Explanation:

Panic attacks are sudden episodes of fear, anxiety or distress, often without a clear cause. They are characterised by an apparent lack of control over emotions and even phyisical functions.

Most people experience panic attacks a few times in their lives. However, repeated episodes might be diagnosed as a panic disorder.