2023
DOI: 10.3390/life13081636
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Sleep Disturbances in Panic Disorder with Comorbid Complex PTSD: A Possible Relationship and Different Psychopathology?

Elvira Anna Carbone,
Giulia Menculini,
Renato de Filippis
et al.

Abstract: Background: Several studies have shown the possible link between trauma and sleep disturbances, particularly in anxiety disorders. This issue could be because sympathetic hyperarousal is central to both disorders, probably caused by a dysregulation of the noradrenergic system. This study aimed to establish if the comorbidity with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) is associated with sleep disturbances in panic disorder (PD) and if the presence of poor sleep quality is associated with a higher psych… Show more

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“…Panic attacks are frequently accompanied by dissociative symptoms, leading to brief periods of sensory deprivation or reduced sensory input. Moreover, individuals with PD often experience sleep disturbances, which can further contribute to the development of dissociative symptoms [ 56 ]. A more in-depth analysis of clinical variables has identified predisposing factors for the onset of dissociative symptoms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Panic attacks are frequently accompanied by dissociative symptoms, leading to brief periods of sensory deprivation or reduced sensory input. Moreover, individuals with PD often experience sleep disturbances, which can further contribute to the development of dissociative symptoms [ 56 ]. A more in-depth analysis of clinical variables has identified predisposing factors for the onset of dissociative symptoms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The lifetime prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) varies from 3 to 9% within the adult population, contingent upon the nature and frequency of traumas experienced. Meanwhile, the prevalence of cPTSD ranges from 1 to 8% in the general population, escalating to 50% within mental health settings [ 15 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%