Attack of the Nerves
In Puerto Rico and other parts of Latin America, stress may trigger a syndrome known as ataque de nervios, or “attack of the nerves.” People suffering from this condition may burst into tears, yell frantically, behave aggressively, and feel a sensation of heat moving from the chest to the head (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In Puerto Rico and other parts of Latin America, stress may trigger a syndrome known as ataque de nervios, or “attack of the nerves.” People suffering from this condition may burst into tears, yell frantically, behave aggressively, and feel a sensation of heat moving from the chest to the head (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
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