Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem When You Have Panic Disorder

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 Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem When You Have Panic Disorder Self-esteem involves the way we evaluate and respect ourselves. People with healthy self-esteem tend to view themselves as worthwhile individuals who also have some shortcomings that can be improved upon. Overall, they are satisfied with themselves and are able to accept that they have weaknesses. Whereas those with low self-esteem have a negative view of themselves. They are down on themselves about their perceived "bad" qualities and find that they are dissatisfied with their lives.  Panic disorder sufferers often fall into the category of those with poor self-esteem. They often see the glass as half empty and fixate on their anxiety-related symptoms. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your self-esteem. Read ahead for suggestions on how to boost your self-esteem when you have panic disorder.  Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Expert Using Affirmations for Panic Disorder People with low self-esteem will typically repeat negative statements to themselves. Perhaps you have frequent thoughts, such as "I'm not intelligent, good-looking, etc., enough to get what I want out of life," "My anxiety prevents me from living the life I want," or "No one likes to be around me." This type of thinking can be difficult to break, but using positive affirmations may help. Learn how to use affirmations to improve your self-esteem.  READ NOW Share Keeping a Gratitude Journal Those with low self-esteem tend to focus on what's missing or not going right in their lives. They often overlook the good and miss out on life satisfaction. Keeping a gratitude journal can help you to recenter on the positives in your life. Read here to find out how to start a gratitude journal.  READ NOW Share Social Support for Panic Disorder Having loved ones to lean on can make a big impact on your self-esteem and recovery. Even if you haven't discussed your condition with them, knowing that you have friends and family who care about you can be a real self-esteem lifter. If don't have a lot of support currently in your life, there are ways to make more connections. Find out how you can begin to build your social support.  READ NOW Share How Can I Accept That I Have Panic Disorder? Many people with panic disorder find that their embarrassment over their condition is what prevents them from having healthy self-esteem. Do you find yourself feeling inadequate or ashamed due to your panic attacks and other anxiety-related symptoms? Learn how you can begin to accept that you have panic disorder. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Get Better Posture with Lumo Lift • 10 Signs You Might Have a Sleep Disorder • Why Use an E-Reader? Lots of Benefits for Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS! • How to Make Low-Calorie Boneless Buffalo Wings • 10 Healthy Snacks for Runners • 10 things to tell your doctor when you go for your annual physical • The Workout that Works Out Your Whole Upper Body • 7 Simple Steps to Improve Your Posture Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: 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