Coping with Your Diagnosis

Getting diagnosed with panic disorder can bring about many mixed feelings. On one hand, you may feel upset to find out that you have a mental health condition. On the other, you may find yourself feeling relieved to have an explanation of your symptoms and to finally begin the treatment process.

It is normal to feel a variety of strong emotions when you have been diagnosed with panic disorder. Regardless of how you are may feel about it, getting diagnosed with panic disorder will be an adjustment in your life. Here you will find information to help you cope with your diagnosis.

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 Coping with Your Diagnosis Getting diagnosed with panic disorder can bring about many mixed feelings. On one hand, you may feel upset to find out that you have a mental health condition. On the other, you may find yourself feeling relieved to have an explanation of your symptoms and to finally begin the treatment process. It is normal to feel a variety of strong emotions when you have been diagnosed with panic disorder. Regardless of how you are may feel about it, getting diagnosed with panic disorder will be an adjustment in your life. Here you will find information to help you cope with your diagnosis. Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Expert Understanding Panic Disorder Getting diagnosed with panic disorder can be especially difficult if you do not understand much about this condition. The more information you have on your diagnosis, the more empowered and less afraid you may feel. This article provides some of the essential facts about panic disorder. READ NOW Practice Self-Care When first diagnosed with a mental health condition, it is not uncommon to feel worried and powerless. However, taking care of yourself is a proactive way to feel more in control of your situation. Self-care strategies include those activities that you can take part in to improve your overall health and wellness. These practices may involve your physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational wellbeing. Find out more about how self-care techniques can help you cope with panic disorder. READ NOW Build Your Social Support Being diagnosed with panic disorder can feel like an isolating experience, but having the support of others can greatly impact your journey towards recovery. Try to enlist the help of close friends or family members. Talk to your loved ones about your condition and ask them to be supportive as you adjust to your diagnosis. Additional social support may be available to you, such as through your treatment team and support groups. Here you will find more tips to help you build your social support network. READ NOW Additional Tips for Living with Panic Disorder A diagnosis of panic disorder can impact your life in many ways. Your condition can affect your relationships, career, and other areas of functioning. Even though living with panic disorder can be challenging at times, it does not necessarily have to take away from the quality of your life. Listed here are 7 tips to help you manage life with panic disorder. READ NOW Featured Articles • Why It's So Hard to Lose Weight With PCOS • Make the Best Low-Carb Nachos Ever • Will A Pill Made of Egg Yolks Allow You to Eat Gluten Again? Really?? • Looking for a New Drug to Treat Celiac? You May Get One Soon • 10 Ways to Prevent Stinky Shoes and Smelly Feet • Valentine's Day Desserts You'd Never Guess Are Guilt-Free • Are tight hip muscles making your back hurt? Release out of it! • Your Start Doing List to Build More Muscle 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.