LIVING WITH PANIC DISORDER

PANIC DISORDER
Coping
Are You Worrying Too Much?
It's normal to worry from time to time. Given life's unknowns and challenges, worry could be considered a natural response to many situations. But chronic and all-consuming worry can be troublesome and interfere with our ability to function freely ad calmly in our daily lives. More important, chronic worry can make your recovery from panic disorder, anxiety or agoraphobia more difficult.
How To Use Thought Stopping to Reduce Anxiety
One effective and quick technique to help you with the intrusive negative thoughts and worry that often accompany panic disorder, anxiety and agoraphobia is called “thought stopping.” The basic of this technique is that you consciously issue the command, “Stop!” when you experience repeated negative, unnecessary or distorted thoughts. You then replace the negative thought with some more positive and realistic.
What Is Thought Stopping and How Does It Work?
If you have panic disorder, anxiety or agoraphobia, your thoughts may be contributing to your symptoms. Many experts believe that our thoughts influence how we feel and how we behave. Thought stopping is an easy and effective way to regain control of your troubling thoughts and reduce your anxiety.
Tips to Reduce Morning Anxiety
Do you awaken filled with anxiety, feeling like you just want to curl up under the covers and not face the day ahead? If your answer is yes, then there are some things you can do to minimize your morning anxiety.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a stress and anxiety management technique. Learn how you can reduce anxiety by using this simple exercise.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Can Help You Reduce Anxiety and Prevent Panic
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a stress and anxiety management technique. If you have panic disorder, agoraphobia or another type of anxiety disorder, you may experience frequent muscle tension that may be contributing to your anxiety. In fact, chronic muscle tension may be so automatic that it seems normal, and you may have forgotten what it feels like when your muscles are completely relaxed. Learn what progressive muscle relaxation is and how it can help you.
Tips for Living With Panic Disorder
Living with panic disorder is not always easy. But, there are effective strategies you can use to reduce the anxiety and panic in your life.
Abdominal Breathing
Improper breathing can upset the oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in your body and contribute to anxiety, panic attacks, fatigue and other physical and emotional disturbances.
Does Your Diet Contribute To Your Panic Attacks?
Learn about the foods and other substances that have been linked to increased anxiety and panic attacks.
Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
Poor sleep patterns and insomnia are known to cause a variety of psychological and physical complaints. These include headaches, decreased energy, poor concentration, short-memory problems, irritability and anxiety. By regulating your sleep patterns, you can reduce anxiety and improve your ability to carry out your da...
Anxiety Disorders in the Workplace
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America provides tips and other information about to deal with anxiety and panic in the workplace.
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