• Summary

• Introduction

• STEP 1
  Check out all physical symptoms

• STEP 2
  Understand your body's emergency response

• STEP 3
  Change your attitude!

• STEP 4
  Practice your breathing skills

• STEP 5
  Practice formal relaxation skills

• STEP 6
  Use paradox

• STEP 7
  Approach your goals through small steps

• STEP 8
  Handle your worries

STEP 5: Practice Formal Relaxation Skills

The Don't Panic Self-Help Kit, Section R: Practice Breathing Skills The Don't Panic Self-Help Kit, Tape 1A: Cue-Controlled Deep Muscle Relaxation  The Don't Panic Self-Help Kit, Tape 1B: Generalized Relaxation & Imagery  The Don't Panic Self-Help Kit, Tape 2B: Acoustic Meditation Don't Panic, Chapter 12. Releasing Tensions

Now you will learn three methods that are useful in learning the general skills of clearing the mind and calming the body. Read through each of these four sections below.  Then choose among these three techniques for the one that best suits you.

• Cue-Controlled Deep Muscle Relaxation
• Generalized Relaxation and Imagery
• Meditation
• Which method is best for you?