About Panic Disorder: Coping with Panic Disorder During the Holidays

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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, Ph.D., your Guide to Panic Disorder Once again the holiday season is upon us. For many, this time of year is filled with fun social gatherings and celebrations. However, the holidays can also be a very hectic and stressful time. Personal issues, such as discord in your relationships, financial struggles, and feelings of loneliness, can leave you feeling anxious and stressed.  Extra stress and anxiety can trigger panic disorder symptoms. Fortunately, there are ways to better manage holiday stress and your condition. Read ahead for tips and information that will help you cope with panic disorder during the holidays and throughout the new year.  How to Cope with Panic Disorder During the Holidays Panic disorder symptoms can be hard to manage if holiday stress has got you down. However, planning ahead can help you tackle your stressors and cope with panic disorder during the holidays. Listed here are some tips to help you get a grip on panic and anxiety over the holiday season.  Search Related Topics:  coping with panic disorder  coping skills  holidays and panic disorder Holiday Stress and Panic Disorder The holiday season can be a challenging time for those living with panic disorder. Excessive stress around the holidays can cause panic disorder symptoms to flare. However, the stress of the season does not have to put a damper on your holiday spirit. Here you will find some helpful tips to a happier holiday season.  Search Related Topics:  holidays and panic disorder  stress  managing anxiety How to Stop Worry Panic sufferers are typically prone to worrying, which can lead to increased feelings of stress and anxiety. Chronic worrying is often to blame for holiday stress. For example, you may worry about a range of issues, such as finding the perfect gifts to feeling worried about family conflict during the holidays. Listed here are some easy tips to help you stop worrying.  Search Related Topics:  stress and panic disorder  loneliness  self-help techniques Focus on Your Goals If the holiday season has got you down, you may need to change your perspective. Instead of focusing on the stress and potential disappointments of this season, try to bring your attention to what you want out of life. Centering on your goals can help you feel more in control of your current situation and free from holiday stress. Here you will find tips on how to set and accomplish your goals.  Search Related Topics:  living with panic disorder  self-help techniques  managing panic attacks Related Searches Panic Disorder Coping with Anxiety Social Anxiety Help Managing Anxiety Panic Attack 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. Panic Disorder Guide 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