About Panic Disorder: Taking Care of Yourself

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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, Ph.D., your Guide to Panic Disorder Dealing with panic disorder can be better accomplished when you practice self-care. Although easier said than done, taking care of yourself can be the best thing you can do to improve your health and manage your panic disorder symptoms. This week, learn some simple ways you can start taking better care of yourself while coping with your condition.  Self-Care for Panic Disorder Self-care strategies are the activities that we engage in to achieve a sense of personal balance and overall wellness. Self-care involves the physical, spiritual, creative, coping, and essential parts that make up the self. Learn more about self-care strategies for people with panic disorder.  Search Related Topics:  coping with panic disorder  diet and panic disorder  panic disorder support Get a Better Night's Rest Many people with panic and anxiety find it difficult to fall and stay asleep throughout the night. You may find that your symptoms are worse at night, preventing you from getting the rest you need. If you are experiencing sleep issues, follow these 6 tips and start getting a better night's rest. Search Related Topics:  self-help techniques  living with panic disorder  sleep hygiene Visualization for Relaxation Relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises, can help lower stress and anxiety. Visualization is a highly effective relaxation strategy that allows you to deeply unwind. It is also very simple and easy to do. All you need is a quiet place, 10 to 20 minutes, and your imagination. Find out how visualizing yourself in a serene setting can help you relax and manage your anxious thoughts. Search Related Topics:  self-help techniques  managing panic attacks  relaxation techniques Get Fit and Help Ease Panic Attacks Research has shown that physical exercise can help ease the symptoms of stress and anxiety. For example, exercise is a natural mood enhancer, it can lessen the effects of body tension, and it can help minimize sleep issues. Learn more about the benefits of physical exercise and how you can get started with your own exercise plan.  Search Related Topics:  self-help techniques  living with panic disorder  conditions related to panic disorder Related Searches Panic Disorder Anxiety Panic Attack Anxiety Symptoms Anxiety Stress Social Anxiety 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, 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. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 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