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About Panic Disorder: Managing Back-To-School Stress

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

It can be hard to believe, but back-to-school season is already upon us. Whether you're sending your kids off to school or attending school yourself, this time if year typically involves major adjustments and potential stress. Routines will change and priorities will shift as we leave the relaxing days of summer behind and return back to busier schedules. 

When faced with many changes and stressors, it is not uncommon for people with panic disorder to experience increased feelings of stress, anxiety, and other symptoms. 

Don't let back to school time prevent you from staying on track and managing your condition. Learn some stress management techniques that will help you cope during this busy season and all year round.

Stress Management Techniques

As summer comes to a close and many of us become much busier again, you can expect to be dealing with some extra stress. For people with anxiety disorders, additional stress can trigger symptoms and lead to setbacks. You may have noticed that your panic symptoms are intensified when you are faced with numerous changes and additional stressors.

Fortunately, there are many effective ways to cope with stress. Here you will find some easy tips to help you deal with your anxiety and reduce your stress.


4 Tips for Managing Anxiety

Anxiety and stress often go hand-in-hand. Anxiety involves feelings of fear, worry, and apprehension that are all too common for people with panic disorder. During back to school season, anxiety may be experienced emotionally and physically. For example, you may feel nervous or uncertain during this transition into a busy fall.

You may also experience somatic symptoms, such as neck pain, muscle tension, and headaches. Despite these troublesome symptoms, anxiety doesn't need to ruin the excitement of back-to-school season. Learn how to gain some control over anxiety symptoms by following these 4 easy tips.


How To Overcome Worry
For many people with panic disorder, worrying has become a way of life. Stressful transitions, such as back-to-school time, can bring on a variety of worries. However, it is possible to change the way you view stressful times and transitions by letting go of your worrisome thoughts. Learn some helpful coping skills that will assist you in overcoming frequent worrying.

Take Time to Relax
In order to get through the hectic back-to-school season, you may just need to learn to relax more. Relaxation techniques are designed to help calm your mind, rest your body, and restore your sense of energy. There are many relaxation techniques available to chose from. Here you will find information on the most popular relaxation techniques that will help you feel clearer and let go of tension while adjusting to the start of a new school year.


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