About Panic Disorder: Easy Coping Techniques for Panic Disorder

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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, Ph.D. Coping techniques and skills can allow you to manage your stress and anxiety. These tools can also be a powerful way to stay calm when faced with panic attacks and even prevent future anxiety. Coping skills do require some practice and patience for them to work. Start practicing these easy to learn coping techniques and begin feeling better in no time.  Deep Breathing for Panic Disorder Breathing exercises are the cornerstone for most coping techniques. These exercises are easy to learn and can quickly help reduce feelings of anxiety. By focusing on slow, deep breaths, you are able to relax your body and clear your mind. Here you will find more about how abdominal breathing can help reduce panic, along with a simple deep breathing exercise. Search Related Topics:  relaxation techniques  breathing exercises  stress management Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) PMR is an effective coping strategy used to help a person let go of built up tensions throughout the body. This technique involves tightening and then releasing various muscle groups to reduce the stiffness that is caused by stress and anxiety. Through focusing on the muscles, you are also able to calm and quiet your mind. Here you will find instructions on how to use PMR to reduce panic and anxiety. Search Related Topics:  panic disorder symptoms  self-help strategies  panic attacks Visualization for Relaxation Visualization is a simple and effective way to feel more relaxed. Through the use of your own imagination, visualization helps you picture yourself in a serene and peaceful environment. By visualizing yourself in a calming situation, your mind and body will respond like you are actually there. Learn more about this coping skill through this visualization exercise. Search Related Topics:  self-help techniques  managing panic attacks  relaxation techniques Writing Exercises for Panic Disorder Writing exercises can be a useful and straightforward way to cope with your condition. There are many self-help writing exercises that can assist you in dealing with panic disorder, panic attacks, and agoraphobia. This resource provides several writing exercises that can allow you to track, manage, and maintain your progress. Search Related Topics:  self-help techniques  panic attack symptoms  coping skills Related Searches Panic Disorder CBT Techniques Cognitive Behavioral Cognitive Therapy Anxiety Depression Featured Articles Treatments Coping Agoraphobia Related and Co-Occurring Conditions For Family and Friends Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Katharina Star, Ph.D. Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Panic Disorder? Symptoms of Panic Disorder Diagnosis of Panic Disorder Treatment of Panic Disorder Info for Family/Friends   Follow me on: Advertisement