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  • Title: Hypochondriacal fears and beliefs in agoraphobia.
    Author: Fava GA, Kellner R, Zielezny M, Grandi S.
    Journal: J Affect Disord; 1988; 14(3):239-44. PubMed ID: 2898492.
    Abstract:
    In order to evaluate hypochondriacal fears and beliefs in agoraphobia, the authors administered the self-rated Illness Attitude Scales to 18 agoraphobic patients. The patients reported hypochondriacal concerns similar to those of patients with hypochondriasis. After agoraphobia had been treated with exposure therapy in ten patients, hypochondriacal concerns did not differ significantly from those of normals. The findings suggest that hypochondriacal concerns are substantial in agoraphobia and that these wane when anxiety decreases.
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