Monday, October 31, 2011

About Panic Disorder: Overcome Fears and Phobias

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From Katharina Star, your Guide to Panic Disorder
Many people with panic disorder and agoraphobia have specific fears that often trigger anxiety and panic attacks. There are some coping techniques that can help you manage your panic-related phobias. This week, learn how to begin to overcome your fears and improve your ability to relax.

Relaxation Techniques
In order to learn how to overcome fears and phobias, you first need to learn how to relax. Listed here is information on some of the most popular relaxation techniques. Begin practicing these techniques today to calm your nerves and reduce your worries.

Imaginal Desensitization
You may have found that certain situations trigger your panic attacks, which can lead to phobias and avoidance behaviors. Imaginal desensitization is a self-help technique used to unlearn fears and phobias by facing them in your imagination. Find out more about this effective coping skill.

Systematic Desensitization
Systematic desensitization is a technique used to cope with anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias. Here is information on the process of systematic desensitization and how it can be used to help you manage your fears and panic symptoms.

Systematic Desensitization Exercise
Systematic desensitization can be learned and practiced as a way to cope with your condition. It involves learning to relax and then gradually facing anxiety-provoking situations. Learn the specific steps to systematic desensitization and begin to practice this technique on your own.

 


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