A short-term anxiety reaction that accelerates into a smothering, horrifying ordeal in which one loses control, is practically unaware of what one is doing, and feels a sense of approaching doom is called a(n) _____.

Short-term Anxiety

A temporary state of high stress or worry that typically resolves quickly and is often related to specific situations or stimuli.

Approaching Doom

A heightened sense of impending disaster or catastrophic threat, often accompanying anxiety and panic disorders.