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has anyone tryed the linden method which claims to cure anxiety, panic attacks etc?
i suffer from realy bad anxiety and panic attacks. also i think i am agrophobic as i can hardly go out any where. i have come accross the charles lenden method on the internet. it claims to cure anxiety etc completely. it sounds realy good and i am interested in trying it. however, it does cost. i would be willing to pay for it if i knew that it worked. i would like to hear from anyone who has tryed it to find out how good it is. what i realy want to know is DOES IT WORK?
best place for the info is uncommonforum.com there will be people on there that have tried it for myself i have medication but also use bachs rescue remedy
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i bought the linden method to help overcome my panic attacks and agoraphobia?
its really helping me so far and i am feeling more confident, its amazing! has any1 else tried it? i just want to be normal and go outside whenever i feel like it without being afraid
well if u read it properly u wud see the question is has anybody tried it before? http://www.lindenmethod.com
I’m glad it’s working.
I suffered panic attacks and agoraphobia for a few years and gradually recovered using medication (long acting beta blockers) and support from my partner and pushing myself a bit more each day. That was 17 years ago, and I’m now happily married with 2 kids and panic free (apart from 1 thing, I won’t go on the London Underground - but as I don’t live and work in London, that’s OK!).
Good luck, I’m glad there’s another solution out there.
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Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, Stress & Phobias, THE Solution
Do anxiety related conditions dominate your life? Charles Linden, author of The Linden Method explodes the myths surrounding the disorders such as Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, Stress & Phobias and shows sufferers how they can eliminate their anxiety, quickly and permanently without the need for drugs or therapy. The Linden Method has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide to permanently eliminate their anxiety. Please watch Charles’ intro to The Linden Method and contact us should you have any questions or wish to join The Linden Method Program.
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Is A Self Help Group Right For You?
There are times in life when we all need a little help. Unwilling to admit we do can just prolong the problem. A self help group can not only be a great source of comfort, but also takes away the aching feeling you are all alone in your suffering.
No matter what the problem is, a self help group may be the method by which you can discuss, listen, interact, network, and be counseled by those who are probably going through the same life-altering struggle and pain you are experiencing. With so many groups available today, there is no reason to avoid seeking them out.
Whether you are an alcoholic; a drug user; have emotional problems; experience anxiety or panic attacks; have HIV/AIDS; wish to quit smoking; have bereavement issues; or have low self-esteem or are depressed, there is always a group available to help you. They are just a phone call or a short visit away, and more often than not, they are probably located in your local area. If you rather not express your feelings in front of large groups, you can always seek smaller more intimate settings. Perhaps someone you know has opened their home to others wishing to participate in a self help group. Maybe a friend or family member can offer recommendations for you to join a smaller self help group.
If you are uncomfortable letting anyone know about your problem, there are also a number of self help resources on the internet. A simple search in your favorite search engine for your problem will bring up a number of forums and other resources to help you deal with and cope with your problem. On these forums or chat rooms, you can remain completely anonymous and speak with others about your problems. They are often completely willing to listen because they understand. It’s also not as formal of a setting as a normal self help group, which many people find more comfortable.
There is no shame in asking for help. Furthermore, knowing others who are going through the same or similar ordeal can make a world of difference in helping you to cope and resolve your problem. If you are having a difficult time in your life, no matter what the cause, seek out a self help group. Remember, you are not alone. There are people who are willing to assist you with any problem you may have. Allow them to offer their hand in friendship. The difference they make in your life will enable you to make a difference in someone else’s life later on.
Joe Robinson
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/is-a-self-help-group-right-for-you-96465.html
Panic Disorder
At least 1.6 percent of adult Americans, or 3 million people, will have panic disorder at some time in their lives. Panic disorder is a serious health problem and is very different from other types of anxiety. Panic attacks are sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often disabling. If you have panic disorder, you may feel suddenly terrified for no reason. During a panic attack, you also have scary physical feelings like a fast heartbeat, trouble breathing, or dizziness.
Panic attacks can happen at any time and any place without warning. Many people with panic disorder develop intense anxiety between episodes. It is not unusual for a person with panic disorder to develop phobias about places or situations where panic attacks have occurred, such as in supermarkets or other everyday situations.
It usually starts when people are young adults, around 18 to 24 years old. Sometimes it starts when a person is under a lot of stress, for example after the death of a loved one or after having a baby. Anyone can have panic disorder, but more women than men have the illness. It sometimes runs in families.
Speaking to a specially trained doctor or counselor who can teach you ways to cope with your panic attacks helps many people with panic disorder. Therapy will help you feel less afraid and anxious. Thanks to research, there are a variety of treatments available, including several effective medications, and also specific forms of psychotherapy. Often, a combination of psychotherapy and medications produces good results.
It is extremely important for a person suffering from panic disorder to understand that help is available. Tragically, many people with panic disorder do not seek or receive treatment.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the agency of the U.S. government responsible for improving the mental health of the American people by supporting research on the brain and mental disorders and by increasing public understanding of these conditions and their treatment. NIMH is sponsoring a major information campaign to acquaint the public and health care professionals with this disorder.
Tommy Thompson
http://www.articlesbase.com/self-help-articles/panic-disorder-96780.html
The Panic Gone Away Video
http://www.panicgoneaway.com video is a short clip demonstrating the help you can get with your anxiety panic problems
Duration : 33 sec
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Panic Interview
Fast Food Panic
Create the best restaurant in the world by cooking up yummy dishes, making your customers happy, greeting them when they stop by, and keeping your restaurant squeaky clean in this vibrant and fast-paced restaurant simulation game. A top-quality restaurant takes a lot of work, and your waitress will need help?”keep the place clean, make deliveries, ring up customers, and more. Also features three difficulty levels, over 10 additional cooking mini-games, and Free Mode to replay completed levels and try for the top score.
What to Do When you Feel a Panic Attack Coming Part 2: the Shields
Benzodiazepines (ie Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium): These are usually the most immediately powerful of all of the coping techniques. It usually takes about 20 minutes for benzodiazepines to kick in, and they strong enough to stop and even full blown panic attack. The main drawbacks of these medications are that if you take too much, they can make you tired, and if you take them everyday, you might get used to them after 1-3 months (i.e. they might stop working). In addition, people with a history of addiction problems can get addicted to these medications (although in general, they produce a pretty weak high, so itâs exceedingly rare for a non-addict to become addicted to these drugs). I prescribe benzodiazepines to my patients while they are learning the other coping techniques and starting the exposures. I typically recommend using benzodiazepines on an emergency basis to stop panic attacks, and occasionally I even recommend using benzodiazepines on a regular daily basis for people who are in a chronic state of panic / high anxiety. Although benzodiazepines will not cure panic disorder, they can provide relief while you are engaged in a more definitive treatment (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help you gain complete mastery over panic.
Leaving the Situation: This is one of the strongest coping techniques, but also can eventually lead to problems. Leaving a crowd, pulling over on the side of the road while driving, or avoiding vigorous exercise are examples of leaving the situation. These are effective coping techniques because they can frequently avert a panic attack. However, these techniques have the obvious drawback of encouraging agoraphobia (i.e. the avoidance of activities because of a fear of panic). I would say that leaving a situation is useful, but only if you are also engaging in a definitive treatment to help get control over panic disorder.
Relaxation Techniques: Itâs hard to stop thinking about something âcold turkey.â Itâs easier to stop thinking about something if you replace your thoughts with something else. Relaxation and meditation techniques aim at getting you to stop thinking by giving you an effective distraction to replace your thoughts with. For example, many Buddhist forms of meditation replace your thoughts with a focus on repeated sounds and/or breathing. In addition, various visualization exercises replace your thoughts with vivid imagery. The relaxation techniques I have found to be most effective for panic attacks are 11-muscle relaxation with Abdominal Breathing, Sensation Focusing, and Permission Breath Counting, which are all cognitive-behavioral techniques. I never teach patients just one coping technique because different techniques seem to work for different people. Relaxation techniques initially may not be strong enough to stop a panic attack, but they become much more effective once you have started doing exposures.
Thought Restructuring: This coping technique teaches you ways to stop your anxiety by talking back to it. Thought restructuring is a type of journaling done on paper for 10 minutes a day for 1-2 weeks. After 1-2 weeks, I usually encourage my patients to stop talking back to their thoughts on paper and start doing it in their heads. Much like relaxation techniques, this is a cognitive behavioral therapy technique, it gets better with practice, and it becomes much more effective once you have started exposures.
Thoughts restructuring along with Relaxation Techniques eventually form the two most healthy and permanent parts of your âshieldâ because they can be used extensively without having the drawbacks of avoiding situations or relying on medications. However, these âshieldâ techniques are usually not strong enough alone to gain complete mastery over panic disorder, most patient need to do exposures.
Dr. Lindsay Kiriakos
http://www.articlesbase.com/self-help-articles/what-to-do-when-you-feel-a-panic-attack-coming-part-2-the-shields-106410.html
