Panikstörung und Agoraphobie: Verstehen und Behandeln

Wiederkehrende und unerwartete Panikattacken, fortwährende Sorgen über deren Bedeutung und Konsequenzen sowie die Vermeidung einer Vielzahl von Situationen, in denen Panikanfälle besonders gefürchtet werden, belasten die Leben Betroffener und sind Kernmerkmale der Kombination aus Panikstörung und Agoraphobie. In diesem Beitrag werden die Störungen und wirksame Therapieansätze vorgestellt.

Abstract

Recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, persistent concerns about their implications, and the avoidance of numerous situations in which panic attacks are particularly feared significantly impact the lives of affected individuals. These symptoms are key characteristics of the co-occurrence of panic disorder and agoraphobia. This article provides an overview of these disorders and discusses effective therapeutic approaches.

Schlüsselwörter

Panikattacken - Angst - Kontrollverlust - Expositionsübung - Psychoedukation

Keywords

panic attack - worries - loss of control - psychoeducation - exposition exercise

Publication History

Article published online:
03 July 2025

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