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About Panic Disorder: Coping Through Writing

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From Katharina Star, Ph.D., your Guide to Panic Disorder
Self-help involves activities that you can work through independently as a way to help manage your panic disorder symptoms. Self-help writing activities have grown in popularity as a way to deal with panic attacks and anxiety. Listed here are articles that detail self-help writing exercises that can assist you in tracking, managing, and maintaining your progress.

Journaling
Journal writing entails recording one's thoughts, stories, and other personal life events. All that you need to get started is a pen and some paper. Journaling can help you dig deeper to begin expressing your emotions, reflecting on your life, and planning for your future. Journaling can also be an easy and effective way to work through your issues with panic disorder. Learn more about how journaling can help you cope with your condition.

Panic Attack Diary
Panic attacks are the main symptom of panic disorder. These attacks often occur suddenly and can be difficult to manage. However, keeping a record of your attacks can be a useful tool in learning to overcome your symptoms. A panic attack diary can be used to help you better track your symptoms and triggers. Find out more about how to use a panic attack diary to help manage your symptoms.

Affirmations
As a person with panic disorder, you may be prone to negative thinking and self-talk. Positive affirmations can allow you to change your thought process into healthier patterns of thinking. Find out more about affirmations and how you can write these statements out as a way to get past your negative thinking and worry.

Mood and Anxiety Charting
Tracking your symptoms, triggers, and other valuable information can help you to understand your condition and stay on track towards your recovery. Mood and anxiety charts can assist you in noticing fluctuations in your disposition, side effects of medications, and changes in sleep patterns. Here you will find further information on how to use a mood and anxiety chart to more effectively cope with your condition.

 


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