Overcoming Fears and Phobias

 Panic disorder sufferers are often faced with overwhelming fears and phobias. Frequently experiencing fears and phobias can increase anxiety and trigger the symptoms of panic attacks. Learning to cope with your fears and phobias can help you more effectively manage your panic disorder symptoms. Find out more about the phobias that are often linked to panic disorder and ways you can begin to overcome your fears and phobias.

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 Overcoming Fears and Phobias  Panic disorder sufferers are often faced with overwhelming fears and phobias. Frequently experiencing fears and phobias can increase anxiety and trigger the symptoms of panic attacks. Learning to cope with your fears and phobias can help you more effectively manage your panic disorder symptoms. Find out more about the phobias that are often linked to panic disorder and ways you can begin to overcome your fears and phobias. Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Expert Panic Disorder Versus a Phobia Specific phobias and panic disorder are two related, but separate, mental health disorders. These conditions often co-occur and both are categorized as anxiety disorders. However, specific phobias and panic disorder have distinct symptoms and diagnosis. If you suspect that you have panic disorder and a specific phobia, you will need to be treated for both conditions. Learn more about the differences between these two disorders and available treatment for both.  READ NOW Popular Relaxation Techniques One the most effective ways to manage fears and phobias is to learn how to relax. You may think that relaxing should come naturally to most people, however, those with anxiety disorders often have a hard time unwinding and letting go. Here you will find information on some of the most popular relaxation techniques. READ NOW Desensitization for Panic Disorder Imaginal desensitization is a term used to describe a coping technique to help control fears and phobias. This method involves removing your association between anxiety and specific events or situation. A combination of imagination and relaxation is used in this technique to help you break free of your specific fears and phobias. Learn more about imaginal desensitization and how you can get started with this technique today.  READ NOW Managing Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia Panic disorder is most often associated with the fear of having panic attacks in places that one is afraid will cause embarrassment or will be difficult to flee from. Known as agoraphobia, this condition can have a profound impact on one's life and may potentially lead to becoming homebound out of fear. Find out more about agoraphobia and how it relates to panic disorder. READ NOW Featured Articles • The 7 Best Things You Can Do to Ease Your Constipation • The Real Deal About Sugar: Should Kids Eat It? • 14 Simple Ways to Increase Your Fiber Intake • 10 Things your NICU Nurses Wish You Knew • What Are MoMo Twins? • 10 Things to Stop Doing If Your Loved One Is an Alcoholic • How to Make Rice out of Cauliflower • Effective Treatment of OCD 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.