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Nocturnal panic.

M G Craske1, D H Barlow

  • 1Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders, State University of New York,Albany 12203.

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
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Nocturnal panic, a subtype of panic disorder, is characterized by frequent daytime panic attacks and somatic sensations. This condition shares similarities with sleep apnea and night terrors, suggesting a combined behavioral and physical origin.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Nocturnal panic is a distressing phenomenon experienced by some individuals with panic disorder.
  • Understanding the characteristics of nocturnal panic is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the differentiating factors between those who experience nocturnal panic and those who do not.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare individuals with panic disorder who experience nocturnal panic with those who do not.
  • To identify specific variables associated with the occurrence of nocturnal panic.
  • To explore potential etiological factors and related conditions of nocturnal panic.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative study design.
  • Assessment of daytime panic attack frequency and intensity.

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  • Measurement of generalized anxiety and physiological responses.
  • Rating of recent nocturnal panic episodes on intensity, duration, and circumstances.

    • Main Results:

    • Individuals experiencing nocturnal panic reported more frequent daytime panic attacks and general somatic sensations compared to those without nocturnal panic.
    • Avoidance and distress levels were similar between nocturnal panickers and non-panickers.
    • Nocturnal panic episodes were rated on intensity, duration, and specific circumstances.

    Conclusions:

    • Nocturnal panic is associated with increased frequency of daytime panic attacks and somatic sensations.
    • The phenomenon may share similarities with sleep apnea, dream-induced anxiety, and night terrors.
    • An explanatory model combining behavioral and physical factors is proposed to understand nocturnal panic.