About Panic Disorder: Dealing With Unwanted Negative Thoughts

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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, your Guide to Panic Disorder Negative thinking is a common issue for people with mood and anxiety-related conditions, including panic disorder. Negative thoughts often contribute to feelings of sadness, low self-esteem, and fear. Having these types of thoughts can become an unwanted pattern of constant anxiety and negativity. However, it is possible to cope with panic and overcome these thinking patterns. Jumping to Conclusions When jumping to conclusions, we are assuming that the worst is going to happen. This type of thinking can occur when we start "mind-reading" by believing that others are negatively evaluating us. Jumping to conclusions can also occur when we are "fortune-telling" or predicting an unfavorable future outcome. Learn more about this common negative thinking pattern and ways to defeat it. See More About:  panic disorder symptoms  agoraphobia  cognitive therapy Discounting the Positive When falling for this form of negative thinking, we are ignoring our personal accomplishments and disregarding our positive attributes. Discounting the positive often appears when we are being complimented by others or recognized for our achievements. Instead of feeling flattered or honored, we attribute our good qualities and successes to luck or chance. People who always discount the positive never really experience a healthy sense of pride or satisfaction. Here you will find examples of and ways to overcome this faulty thinking pattern. See More About:  managing anxiety  cogntive-behavioral therapy  irrational beliefs Overgeneralization Overgeneralization is another common type of negative thinking that frequently occurs among people with panic disorder. When we overgeneralize, we view the smallest setbacks as a never-ending cycle of defeat or failure. We may take one disappointment and turn it into broad generalizations about our lives or personalities. It often surfaces in statements that include the words "always" or "never." For example, after experiencing a panic attack, you may think to yourself, " I will always be anxious" or "I will never get over my anxiety." Find out more about how to get past the habit of overgeneralizing. See More About:  panic disorder related conditions  positive thinking  panic disorder self help Labeling Labeling occurs when we believe that one of our weaknesses determines who we are as a person. For instance, when you have made a mistake, you may think to yourself, "I am so stupid for doing this wrong." Many people with panic disorder and anxiety issues negatively label themselves as "crazy," "neurotic," or "emotional." Labeling often only contributes to poor self-image and higher levels of anxiety. Learn how you can get a grip on labeling. See More About:  self-help techniques  cognitive therapy  panic disorder symptoms Panic Disorder Ads Help with Depression Deal with Stress Living Deal How to Deal with IRS Deal Friend Featured Articles Causes Diagnosis Treatments Coping Agoraphobia Related and Co-Occurring Conditions   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Katharina Star 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 Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Diagnosis of Panic Disorder Symptoms of Panic Disorder Coping with Panic Attacks Treatment & Talking with Your Doctor Info for Family/Friends Advertisement