Read the passage below and answer the questions as instructed:-

Driving back home Shriya experienced increased heart beat, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling, palpitations and she started having a feeling of discomfort. She was so scared that she stopped the car and sat on the pavement. In the next few months, frequency of these attacks increased, and the fear of being caught in the traffic was so high that she stopped driving. She felt that she was going crazy and losing control on herself.

Identify the disorder that Shriya is suffering from?

Panic Disorder

Based on the information provided in the passage, the most likely disorder that Shriya is suffering from is Panic Disorder.

Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks are episodes of intense fear that cause physical symptoms, such as increased heart rate, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling, and palpitations. People with panic disorder often have a fear of having panic attacks in public places, which can lead to avoidance behaviors, such as stopping driving, as described in the passage.

The other disorders listed, schizophrenia, generalized anxiety disorder, and separation anxiety disorder, are not as well-matched to the symptoms described in the passage. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusions. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry about everyday events. Separation anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and distress when separated from a caregiver.