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[Depersonalization in panic disorders]

M I Hidalgo Rodrigo1, R J Díaz González, A Lana Moliner

  • 1Centro de Salud Mental, Móstoles.

Actas Luso-Espanolas De Neurologia, Psiquiatria Y Ciencias Afines
|May 1, 1997
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Depersonalization in panic disorder is linked to earlier onset and greater functional impairment. This finding helps differentiate panic disorder subtypes for tailored treatment approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Panic disorder exhibits clinical heterogeneity, potentially influencing treatment response.
  • Depersonalization is a notable symptom within panic disorder, necessitating further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between depersonalization and socio-demographic, clinical, and personality traits in panic disorder.
  • To determine if depersonalization can differentiate panic disorder subtypes.

Main Methods:

  • A structured interview using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-III - Upjohn version was administered to 28 panic disorder patients.
  • Data on symptoms and social/occupational impairment were collected.
  • Fisher's Exact Test and Student's T test were employed for statistical analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Depersonalization was significantly associated with an earlier onset of panic disorder (p < 0.05).
  • Patients with depersonalization experienced more significant functional impairment (p = 0.0021).

Conclusions:

  • Depersonalization is a clinically relevant symptom in panic disorder.
  • The presence of depersonalization is linked to an earlier disease onset and greater impairment, suggesting a distinct subtype.