Management of Panic Attacks through Timeline Therapy Under Hypnosis: A Case Study

Abstract

Panic attacks are associated with somatic complaints including sweating, shortness of breath, trembling, fear of dying, heart palpitations, etc. In addition to pharmacological treatment, different studies have disclosed that psychological intervention has a noteworthy impact on the management of panic attacks. The current case study was focused to see the effect of Time Line Therapy (TLT) under the Kappasinian model of hypnosis with an associated Circle Technique (CT) for the management of panic attacks. The client was referred by a cardiologist for psychological assessment and management of the panic attacks. After taking a complete history and psychological assessment, the issue was identified and the patient undertook a brief hypnotic session to administer TLT with CT. TimeLine therapy produced a significant positive effect on the symptoms associated with panic attacks under hypnosis and with CT.