Charles Linden Video

Hi all.

If you have a few moments, take a look at Charles Lindens video clip on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUCPVx3hieg

Its an excerpt from one of his DVD's and is very interesting.

Regards.

I already have it on dvd, i bought the method a few months back. but cant put it to use due to having therapy from the nhs that i cant stop, no matter how much she bugs me! not to metion the fact that shge doesnt even help!

Becci x

Hello Becci,

Is there a reason why you cant do the course? Have you been advised by your therapist not to?
I spent a good few years going to different therapists and they didnt work for me. I could just never gel with them and I found from my experiences that they were never really helping. I spent a little over a year being passed from one to another but eventually got put on a one to one course but it didnt help.
I lost all faith in them because of it, but I know now that it was me because I didnt believe in them.
You sound like you dont believe in the therapist, and thats not a bad thing, maybe you dont think they are the right person to help you.
You sound positive about the Linden method dvds, so I think that if you do and it feels right to you, then listen to them and put your energy in to them. Its all about belief.
I made it to the lakes and had a brilliant time. The calm and beautiful surroundings lowered my anxiety levels alot. I took a few self help books with me and a course similar to the linden method~ I listened to this nearly every day and read the books and did the exercises. Its mind over matter and I managed to get out every day and did a short walk down to the lake all by myself. That was a big thing for me as I am pretty much housebound here. If I had the money I would move!
Anyway all I am saying is that I was put on a course through my gp and just because they do doesnt mean it with work for you. I know it made me feel worse because it wasnt working and I thought it was only me. I take it your screen name is related to your age, 21??? Im 31 and have been like this for 10 years and I wouldnt wish it on anyone.

Do whats right for you not whats right for anyone else.

Just a thought anyway.

Take care.

Bye for now,Rae x

Hi rae,
Im 21 yes.was my birthday 2 weeks ago.
I cant do the linden method as its the method that states not to when i have a thrapist! Im so glad the break away helped you. I wish i could get away. My therapist suggests i move out and get my own place, and appealing that may sound, i cant even leave my house now!

B x

Hello Becci,

Firstly, Happy Brithday ~Better late, than never hey.

I don't know what your home situation is like or if it is contributing to your anxiety, or what being discussed with your therapist~ all I know is that my situation at home wasnt helping. I lived with my father in the family home that I grow up in until a year and a half ago. Dad had retired by them and we found ourselves in all others pockets 24/7. This caused alot of problems and we were arguing all the time, which helped keep my anxiety levels up.

I told my therapist about my situation at home and whether I should move out and they didn't help at all. They never said if it would be a good idea or not. I don't know what you have told your therapist but I guessing if they have suggested this, then maybe part of your problem is your home life???

I know what you mean about moving out though. Im lucky because my dads a property developer and owns the flat next to the one I was going to purchase 7 years ago. If I had to go and look for a flat on my own and deal with a land lord, then I would still be living at home!

I am still very house bound and only get out with family. I can relate to the issue with people invading your safe space. Im fine when on my own or in the company of my family, but I am finding it increasingly difficult to be around people, even friends who I have known for years. This is because I only see them every so often as they are all grown up with families and relationships of their own. I have told them how I feel, but because they don't have the phobia I have they dont understand and generally think that I am being funny with them, which causes more problems.

All I can say is that me moving out helped me, it gave me my own space but I would be lost without dad helping me. You need to look into it and work out how it would change your life and whether or not you could manage. Also, if it didn't work out would you be able to move back home? I sure you have already thought about all this.

When I told friends that I was moving to the town centre, they all said they would be there, but I have found that you can only ever rely on a few. I stupidly thought that if would solve my problems.

On the positive side, I have my own space and I dont argue as much with dad (due to other family issues!) I do wish I had done it sooner. I did live with someone when I was 24 for a year, but made the mistake of moving back home when it didnt work out~ but I didnt have anyone to help me and my brother regrets not being there for me as he now knows that my phobia has got worse over the last few years.

Sorry this is long and im rambling again.

just thoughts.

Take care, Raex

Hi Rae,
I find if you can break the cycle for some relief, it does help, your trip to the lakes did you good.I have the linden method, and put the visulizations on my ipod,I do try to use them especially at the night time when I'm awake. I do find his cds and dvds inspiring, but I still feel everyday I'm battling with my head.

Roy

It would be really nice if just once in a while Mr Linden were to reply to PM's etc. Some of us take him at face value and open our hearts to him; is it really too much to ask for a reply just once in a while or am I just recovering and wanting too much?

Hi Tigger,

I know Charles Linden has been very busy recently, but I'll be in touch with him at some point next week. I'll ask him to come on here and reply to any threads/PM's that he needs to. Sorry.

Sorry if my post sounded rude - but that was just how I was feeling at the time; and I'm sure that I'm not alone! Please delete my posts if you feel its beneficial for the board.

Just to keep the record straight - I have just read such a reassing and underatanding PM from Charles that I really regret my previous post.

Fantastic - glad to hear.

Hi Folks, I am really sorry that it has taken me so long to get onto the site but the last two months are the busiest of the year and I have had wall to wall appointments and short of trying to stay up all night, which happens too often anyway, I would have been risking life and limb to do any more... Beth would have attacked me I think.


Charles

If you have specific questions about anxiety and want to be reassured and advised, why don't you contact my team on one of the number on www.stopworry.com, they have spoken to tens of thousands of sufferers and hearing a friendly voice is so valuable as you know.

You could also email us directly at: enquiries@panic-anxiety.com

We are always here to assist you and advise you.

Take care.

Charles

Charles Linden
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