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Personality Traits in Patients with Diagnoses of Panic Disorder

Objectives: The present study was conducted to investigate the personality traits which may have a negative impact on patientsʹ performance, health, and occurrence of panic disorder as well as its process and prognosis. Method: 51 subjects diagnosed with panic disorder were compared with 51 normal subjects through NEO Personality Inventory- Revised (NEO PI-R). Findings: The findings indicated that subjects suffering from panic disorder were more susceptible to experiences of anxiety, depression, aggression, guilt-feeling, and stress, They were less extraverted, but as capable of controlling their impulses as normal subjects; they prefer to have a stable life, and are not interested in experiencing adventures. Results: The study demonstrated that the personality traits of the subjects diagnosed with panic disorder more likely correlates with those of the Cluster C of personality disorders.