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\nPlease note, there are spoilers for The Last of Us episode six and the game series it is based on in the article below. <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\nThe most recent episode of The Last of Us gave us a closer look at the mental impact Joel’s situation is having on him. On two occasions, Joel can be seen clutching his chest as the camera pulls in close and the noise around him distorts. He is having panic attacks.\n<\/p>\n

\nIn the first instance of this happening, Joel assures Ellie that it was just the cold air taking him by surprise. The second time, however, Joel is on his own, and is only ‘calmed’ by the sight of a young woman who for a moment Joel imagines to be his daughter, Sarah.\n<\/p>\n

Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – eurogamer.net<\/p>\n

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