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  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a prevalent and severe mental health condition.
  • Clinical observations suggest a potential link between BDD symptoms and panic attacks, though empirical investigation is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and associated factors of panic attacks triggered by BDD symptoms.
  • To understand the impact of BDD-triggered panic attacks on individuals with BDD.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed panic attacks and other variables using validated measures in 76 individuals with a history of DSM-IV BDD.
  • Utilized reliable and valid instruments for data collection.

Main Results:

  • 28.9% of participants reported lifetime panic attacks triggered by BDD symptoms.
  • Common triggers included scrutiny of perceived defects, mirror-gazing, and visibility in bright light.
  • BDD-triggered panic attacks were associated with increased BDD severity, social anxiety, depression, poorer functioning, and higher rates of hospitalization and suicidal ideation.

Conclusions:

  • Panic attacks linked to BDD-related situations are a common occurrence in individuals with BDD.
  • These panic attacks are associated with greater symptom severity and increased morbidity in BDD patients.