Tuesday, December 8, 2009

‘Fear of fear’ can lead to depression



“Those with anxiety sensitivity are afraid of their anxiety because their interpretation is that something catastrophic is going to happen when their anxious sensations arise,” says Andres Viana. Statistical analyses of questionnaire responses showed that anxiety sensitivity, after controlling for worry and generalized anxiety symptoms in above-average worriers, significantly predicted depression symptoms.http://futurity.org/top-stories/fear-of-fear-can-lead-to-depression/

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