How Interoceptive Exposure Work?
In Its Simplest Form, Interoceptive Exposure Involves Strategically Inducing the Somatic Symptoms Associated with the Threat Appraisal and Anxiety, and Then...
In its simplest form, interoceptive exposure involves strategically inducing the somatic symptoms associated with the threat appraisal and anxiety, and then encouraging the patient to maintain contact with the feared sensation without distraction.
How effective is interoceptive exposure?
In a case study, interoceptive exposure alone was found to be effective in reducing panic, panic-related fears, and general anxiety [8].
What are Interoceptive exercises?
Interoceptive exposure exercises are teaching tools for learning more about one's symptoms of panic. While not dangerous, they will deliberately induce moderate levels of discomfort and as such, it might be normal to want to avoid such uncomfortable sensations in the short-term.