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About Panic Disorder: Maintaining Your Success After Treatment

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From Katharina Star, Ph.D., your Guide to Panic Disorder

Many people with panic disorder seek treatment to help manage their symptoms. Treatment options, such as prescribed medications and psychotherapy, may have helped you learn to cope with your condition, but how can you maintain this success once therapy ends or medication is no longer needed?

It is possible that your symptoms may once again become unmanageable following treatment. Find out what you can do to maintain your success after treatment has ended.

Top Self-Help Books for Panic Disorder

Once treatment has ended, you will need to keep your skills up in order to continue to cope with your symptoms. A great way to build upon your success is to read and review self-help books. These books provide step-by-step instructions, exercises, and other resources to assist you in dealing with your condition. Here you will find the top 5 self-help books for panic disorder and anxiety. 


Keep Up Your Relaxation Skills

It sounds so simple, but learning ways to relax can really help you continue to cope with panic, stress, and anxiety. Relaxation techniques allow you to let go of tension throughout the body while calming and quieting the mind. When practiced regularly, these skills can assist you in managing anxiety-related symptoms. Learn more about the most common relaxation techniques for panic disorder.


Focus on Reaching Your Goals

You personal goals may revolve along your career, relationships, and physical and mental health. If you have gone through treatment or have been experiencing some improvements, now is a good time to review your goals. If you have not made any goals, take some time to decide what you hope to accomplish. This article provides information on goal setting and tips to achieving your goals while living with panic disorder. 


Continue to Build Your Social Support

Having panic disorder can be an isolating experience. However,there are many others who similarly struggle with mental health issues. Additionally, you may find that there are many people who want to be supportive in helping you maintain your success. Building your support network can help you stay focused on coping with your symptoms and other stressors. Read here to learn some ways that you can continue to build on social support.



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