A friend stated that when she went to a clinic, she had to spend several 30- to 60-second sessions shaking her head from side to side, spinning in a chair, tensing all her muscles, hyperventilating, or breathing through a narrow straw. She is surprised that you correctly guessed that she is receiving treatment for

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The described techniques of shaking the head, spinning in a chair, tensing muscles, hyperventilating, or breathing through a narrow straw are all part of exposure therapy commonly used to treat panic disorder by gradually exposing the individual to feared physical sensations (such as dizziness or shortness of breath) and helping them learn to tolerate and manage them.

A Friend Stated That When She Went to a Clinic