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Exploratory study to decrease postprandial anxiety: Just relax!

Jennifer R JR Shapiro, Emily M EM Pisetsky, Wen W Crenshaw, Shanna S Spainhour, Robert M RM Hamer, Maureen M Dymek-Valentine, and Cynthia M CM Bulik

Int J Eat Disord 41(8):728-33 (2008) PMID 18528873

Critical first steps in the treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN) include re-nutrition and weight restoration, both highly anxiety provoking for patients. We explored the impact of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), guided imagery (GI), self-directed relaxation (SR), and control (C) on reducing postprandial anxiety in 64 females with AN.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.20552
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