Are you searching for the most effective way to release yourself from panic attacks? While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has long been hailed as the “gold standard” in treating panic disorders, a groundbreaking new study is shaking things up! EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), traditionally used for treating PTSD, has now been shown to match CBT in effectiveness for panic attacks.

In a 2017 study by Horst et al., EMDR demonstrated results comparable to CBT, suggesting it may help in rewriting old fear memories through a process called memory reconsolidation. Could EMDR be the future of panic attack therapy?

In this video, we dive into the details of the study and compare these two powerful therapeutic approaches. Discover which one might be the best solution for you!

References:

Burck, E. (2019). Angst – Was hilft wirklich gegen Angst und Panikattacken?: Die effektivsten Strategien gegen Angst und Panik aus Sicht der Forschung. BoD – Books on Demand.

Faretta, E., & Dal Farra, M. (2019). Efficacy of EMDR therapy for anxiety disorders. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 13(4), 325-332.

Faretta, E. (2013). EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of panic disorder: A comparison. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 7(3), 121-133.

Horst, F., Den Oudsten, B., Zijlstra, W., de Jongh, A., Lobbestael, J., & De Vries, J. (2017). Cognitive behavioral therapy vs. eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for treating panic disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 1409.