May is Better Sleep Month, so it's a good time to take a look at your sleep habits to see if they are affecting your anxiety. If you feel drowsy during the day, you may not be getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep may cause irritability, poor memory, poor concentration, and mood swings -- and that's for everyone, including people without panic disorder. Imagine how much worse it may be when you have panic disorder.

The first step in addressing any sleep problems is to talk to your doctor. You want to make sure there isn't an underlying health problem, including an actual sleep disorder. Additionally, discuss your medications because they may be causing the problem. If all checks out OK, then the second step is to improve your sleep habits.

Sleep problems also may make mornings difficult. Mornings can be rough when you have an anxiety disorder. For tips on coping with morning anxiety, see 10 Ways to Manage Morning Anxiety.

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