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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you experience frequent\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-a-panic-attack-2584403&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;panic (anxiety) attacks&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0and have been diagnosed with\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-panic-disorder-2584390&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;panic disorder&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0or another anxiety disorder, you may have inadvertently developed maladaptive patterns of behavior to cope with your situation.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;What are Maladaptive Behaviors?&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Maladaptive behaviors inhibit a person\u2019s ability to adjust healthily to particular situations. In essence, they prevent people from adapting or coping well with the demands and stresses of life. Often used to reduce anxiety, maladaptive behaviors result in dysfunctional and non-productive outcomes\u2014in other words, they are more harmful than helpful.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Some common maladaptive behaviors are discussed below. They are classified here as \u201Cdysfunctional\u201D because they tend to provide only short-term relief from anxiety\u2014they do not help a person cope with their anxiety in the long run. \u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;These behaviors are non-productive because they do nothing to alleviate the root of a person&amp;amp;#39;s problem and may, in fact, serve as reinforcers of the underlying problem.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-reduce-your-panic-related-avoidance-behaviors-2584148&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Avoidance&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For many people, the &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;r28558mg1ukfBmmH1CHfqg&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-symptoms-of-panic-disorder-2584250&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;symptoms of panic disorder&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; often trigger an array of avoidant behaviors. This can result in &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-agoraphobia-2583913&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;agoraphobia&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, a common complication of PD. Agoraphobia can take a little time to develop, or it can come on rather quickly. Some sufferers believe their &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;fXK3rViwfYKDA3QbA6EbrQ&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/avoidance-behaviors-and-agoraphobia-2583909&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;agoraphobic symptoms&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; began after their first panic attack. Once agoraphobia takes root, avoidance behaviors often multiply quickly.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/maladaptive-behaviors-alcohol-and-other-drug-abuse-2584243&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Substance Abuse&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;People with anxiety disorders, including &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;9RGiWYb3ldG7dskp1GM3SQ&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/top-faqs-about-panic-disorder-2584000&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot;&amp;gt;panic disorder&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and agoraphobia, sometimes use &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/using-alcohol-to-relieve-anxiety-2584210&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;9&amp;quot;&amp;gt;alcohol&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or other substances as a means of coping with fear and anxiety. Some studies show that people with anxiety disorders are up to three times more likely to have an alcohol or other &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;XBC1h5Z82N5lzXueTdGVEw&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/substance-dependence-1393040&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;10&amp;quot;&amp;gt;substance abuse&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; disorder than those without an anxiety disorder.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;\u200B&amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;Ag4WQyPIu5dNbb9H_y8s5g&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/social-anxiety-and-alcohol-abuse-3024874&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;11&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Abusing alcohol&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or other drugs to control stress and anxiety is classified as a maladaptive behavior because it provides only temporary relief from anxiety and actually may create more long-term problems. Substance abuse does not fix the underlying problem and long-term alcohol or drug abuse can lead to tolerance, dependence, and for some, addiction.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Withdrawing&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Many challenges in life require ongoing action\u2014both behaviorally and mentally. Sometimes we struggle and succeed. Sometimes we struggle and fail. When the latter occurs, we can try again, or we can withdraw from the conflict with a resigned acceptance of our situation.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;When it comes to panic disorder or &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;7rxl057Pt5sQZEAeu2YC0Q&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/anxiety-disorders-2510590&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;12&amp;quot;&amp;gt;other anxiety disorders&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, withdrawing is incompatible with recovery. It is a maladaptive behavior because it means we submit to the illness and become unable to meet the demands of life. In essence, withdrawing in this sense is like giving up.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Converting Anxiety to Anger&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It is usual for people who have panic disorder, agoraphobia or another anxiety disorder to experience frustration because of their condition. Sometimes this frustration can develop into anger\u2014an anger toward yourself, anger at your situation, or anger toward others. This type of anger is rooted in anxiety.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Anger is a powerful feeling that is a normal part of the human experience. Everyone has felt angry at one time or another, and so anger itself is not a bad thing. But, if you express your anger in unhealthy ways, it can become a problem. Plus, anger can intensify your anxiety and worsen your &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;tYaVKAjQ6jVzwbc9Pz5bTA&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/tips-for-overcoming-a-fear-of-panic-attacks-2584109&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;13&amp;quot;&amp;gt;panic symptoms&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. The good news is that\u00A0 &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/anger-management-2584056&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;14&amp;quot;&amp;gt;anger management&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; programs can help you find more adaptive ways to deal with anxiety.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;A Word From\u00A0Verywell&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;For many people, the recovery process from anxiety disorders is slow and filled with setbacks. Recovery is accomplished with diligence and a strong resolve to not accept the control that panic attacks and other anxiety-related symptoms have over our lives.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Sources: &amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;cite&amp;gt;Anxiety Disorders Association of America. (2010-2016).\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/panic-disorder-agoraphobia&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;15&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/cite&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;cite&amp;gt;Brady KT, Tolliver BK, Verduin ML. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17267782&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;16&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alcohol use and anxiety: diagnostic and management issues.&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Am J Psychiatry&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;. 2007 Feb;164(2):217-21.&amp;lt;/cite&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;cite&amp;gt;Bystritsky A, Khalsa SS, Cameron ME, Schiffman J. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23599668&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;17&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Current diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders.&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;PT&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;. 2013 Jan;38(1):30-57.&amp;lt;/cite&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;cite&amp;gt;National Institute on Drug Abuse. 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