| Simple Coping Techniques for Panic Disorder | | Coping techniques can assist you in managing your your stress, anxiety, and other panic-related symptoms. 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 simple coping techniques today 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 a simple deep breathing exercise to get your started with this calming technique. | | | | | Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) | | PMR is an effective coping strategy used to help one 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. | | | | | 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. | | | | | 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. | | | | | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. | | 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 | © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy | | | | | | | | | |
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