title: Some remarks on the nosology of anxiety states and panic disorders.
abstract: It is argued that the panic attacks characteristic of anxiety neurosis may be elicited by interoceptive stimuli. The feared sensations are usually associated with anxiety and anxiety neurosis can be conceptualised as a phobophobia. Behavioral research and theory suggest that exposure to the feared interoceptive sensations is the treatment of choice for phobophobics. Reports of successful interventions are discussed.
mesh_terms: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003214:Conditioning, Classical; D005239:Fear / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D010200:Panic / Q000187:drug effects; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents