Talk Therapy Effective Treatment for Panic Disorder
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Talk Therapy: An Effective Treatment for Panic Disorder
Overview
Recent research highlights the significant impact of talk therapy in managing the debilitating symptoms of panic disorder. These findings were presented to the American Psychiatric Association, which is now considering updating its treatment guidelines.
Key Findings
Barbara Milrod, an associate attending physician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center, unveiled a 12-week study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. This research focused on psychodynamic psychotherapy, involving twice-weekly sessions that target symptoms like intense fear, chest pain, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath. The therapy also explores unconscious factors contributing to the disorder.
Understanding Panic Disorder
Panic disorder typically emerges in early adulthood and is characterized by unexpected episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as dizziness and abdominal distress. It often coincides with major life events like graduations, weddings, or childbirth. There may also be a genetic component, increasing the likelihood of experiencing the disorder if a family member has suffered from it.
Study Insights
The study involved 49 participants with panic disorder, revealing that about 70% experienced a significant reduction in anxiety and symptoms. This promising result is driving plans for a larger study to compare psychodynamic psychotherapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Treatment Approaches
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Helps individuals understand emotional roots of their panic while alleviating symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A short-term approach focused on altering negative thinking patterns and behaviors.
Dr. Mark Smaller, a psychoanalyst and director of the Neuro-Psychoanalysis Foundation, emphasizes that psychodynamic psychotherapy helps diffuse intense symptoms, paving the way for deeper treatment of underlying issues.
Treatment Options
Panic disorder is treatable, and if one approach isn't effective, other options are available. Ongoing research is enhancing therapies to significantly improve lives. In addition to therapy, medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can be prescribed as a supplementary treatment.
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