Putting Yourself First May Help Ease Anxiety

Dealing with panic disorder can be better accomplished when you practice self-care. Although easier said than done, taking care of yourself can be the best thing you can do to improve your health and manage your panic disorder symptoms. This week, learn some simple ways you can start taking better care of yourself while coping with panic disorder.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Putting Yourself First May Help Ease Anxiety Dealing with panic disorder can be better accomplished when you practice self-care. Although easier said than done, taking care of yourself can be the best thing you can do to improve your health and manage your panic disorder symptoms. This week, learn some simple ways you can start taking better care of yourself while coping with panic disorder. Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Expert Self-Care for Panic Disorder Self-care strategies are the activities that we engage in to achieve a sense of personal balance and overall wellness. Self-care involves the physical, spiritual, creative, coping, and essential parts that make up the self. Learn more about self-care strategies for people with panic disorder.Avoidance behaviors are a common struggle for people with panic disorder. Learn how to overcome your panic-related avoidance. READ NOW Get a Better Night's Rest Many people with panic and anxiety find it difficult to fall and stay asleep throughout the night. You may find that your symptoms are worse at night, preventing you from getting the rest you need. If you are experiencing sleep issues, follow these 6 tips and start getting a better night's rest. READ NOW Visualization for Relaxation Relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises, can help lower stress and anxiety. Visualization is a highly effective relaxation strategy that allows you to deeply unwind. It is also very simple and easy to do. All you need to get started with visualization is a quiet place, 10 to 20 minutes, and your imagination. Find out how visualizing yourself in a serene setting can help you relax and manage your anxious thoughts. READ NOW Get Fit and Help Ease Panic Attacks Research has shown that physical exercise can help ease the symptoms of stress and anxiety. For example, it has been found that exercise is a natural mood enhancer, it can lessen the effects of body tension, and it can help minimize sleep issues. Learn more about the benefits of physical exercise and how you can get started with your own exercise plan.  READ NOW Featured Articles • 10 Things You Should Never Say to a Dieter • Look Thinner and Feel Great with These 10 Tips • Hoodia Gordonii: Is it Effective for Weight Loss? • 6 Things No One Tells You About PCOS • A 12-Step Guide to Proper Condom Use • The 12 Best Things to Put In a Belly-Friendly Smoothie • Why Peanut Butter is the Favored Sports Superfood • What You Should Know About Thyroid Treatments Advertisement About Panic Disorder  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.