A 35-year-old male presents with recurrent episodes of intense fear, palpitations, sweating, and a feeling of impending doom that peak within minutes. These attacks occur unexpectedly and are not consistently triggered by specific situations. He reports significant anxiety about having future attacks. What is the most likely diagnosis?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and at least one month of persistent concern about having additional attacks, worry about their implications, or a significant maladaptive change in behavior.