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Somatic sensations, anxiety, and control in panic disorder
1Department of Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign 61820.
Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
|March 1, 1994
Summary
This case study shows that reducing caffeine and improving diet significantly decreased panic attacks in a patient with panic disorder with agoraphobia. Enhancing sense of control through problem-solving training further reduced anxiety levels.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Panic disorder with agoraphobia is characterized by panic attacks and avoidance behaviors.
- Somatic sensations, anxiety, and sense of control are key factors in panic disorder.