Read About the Linden Method for Conquering Anxiety

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Read About The Linden Method For Conquering Anxiety

The Linden Method

"Firstly, let me begin by acknowledging my gratitude to my close friend, colleague, mentor and

stout staff Professor Roddy Cowie of Queen's University Belfast, in my opinion one of thegreatest emotional psychologists in Europe today. I am sure he would appreciate my over

simplification of the emotional processes described below given that it is written for thevulnerable and non psychological reader.

Over the years I have worked with many groups of people affected by what is commonly

referred to as "their nerves" and as a consequence, I have used many tools to help to alleviate and

overcome these issues; in most cases I have tried the techniques myself in an effort to ascertainwhether it improved my own wellbeing. These tools ranged from relaxation methods of alldescriptions, herbal remedies, self-improvement programmes, hypnosis, Yoga, keep fit and many

more. Some of these tools worked better than others and sadly some made matters worse, or justcost a fortune with no results at all. This will all sound familiar to many of you and you should

take comfort ± often the belief is that no one has experienced what you are going through or recovered ± WRONG.

As a psychologist, with an interest in human emotions, I believe that I have a thoroughunderstanding of what is actually taking place inside the brains of anxious individuals. I also

wish to state that I am working to set up a research consortium to investigate the cause and

treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ ME. A major symptom in many CFS/ME cases isanxiety.

The reader will also be glad to hear that The Linden Method and Mickel Therapy are poolingresources with regards to the anxiety symptoms of CFS/ME ± progress indeed.

The psychology of fear has been very well documented for almost 100 years, especially in the

writings of William James, the famous American psychologist, whose findings now form animportant part of the foundations on which modern emotional psychology is built.

I will not bore you with 'science talk', but suffice it to say that James believed the emotional

centres of the brain were pivotal to health, mental stability and general wellbeing. Any greater elaboration of this would require me writing pages and would eventually arrive at the sameconclusion.

Within our mid brain structures lies the emotional centre. Our emotions, such as anger, sadness,

joy, fear and boredom, create levels of activity within the brain that ebb and flow. You canneither laugh nor cry forever ± even though we sometimes feel as if we have done the latter. In

times of high anxiety, in reality, your emotional stability is simply out of balance. Too much of



anything will eventually leave you unsatisfied ± including ice cream or your favourite past time.Imagine then what too much exposure to stressful situations will do ± apart from the obvious

increase in anxiety levels, they will definitely leave you unsatisfied.

Pressure at work, at home or in relationships, fast or slow lifestyles with little fulfillment, all lead

to emotional instability. What we do know for certain, is that these excesses are likely to causethe over production of adrenalin; in other words, you will be on red alert for too long and places people and things that once did not bother you, all of a sudden, become things to avoid at all

cost. And yet, your salvation lies not in avoiding these things but in a structured programme of anxiety recovery.

You would not run a marathon without training to increase your fitness levels, so why do you

expect to succeed without training for rejoining the marathon of life. Building up new memories, positive memories, emotionally enjoyable memories, bit by bit is the key to anxiety free

fulfillment.

Remember there are no bears or wolves in the local shop ± William James alluded to this manyyears ago in his findings about how anxiety builds and manifests in the human body.

It is possible, without forcing the creation of more anxiety, to replace anxious reactions andmemories with none anxious ones, very quickly.

My experience of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), is that it relies on manipulating the

cognitive section of the brain. This approach can work successfully in some forms of mentalillness, but due to its concentration on cognition it does not address the emotions, which is where

it fails.

I detest sprouts and always have, (despite my mother telling me they were good for me); all thecognitive refocusing I can muster is never going to make me emotionally satisfied when I sitdown to a plate of sprouts. If CBT has worked to change your circumstances, I am indeed very

happy and wish you every success and happiness in the future. The same applies to hypnosis,drug therapy, Yoga, flooding, NLP and all the other therapies. If they work for you I am happy.

Some people do need a break from their daily stress and if their GP has proscribed them

sedatives to use as a crutch in the short term, then I wholeheartedly agree that temporary relief inextreme anxiety can be far better than no relief at all. However, some day you will need to

withdraw the sedatives, hopefully with the help, guidance and advice of your doctor, but by then,you will need to have implemented a technique that allows you to function without sedatives and

to eliminate your anxiety completely.

I believe the Linden Method achieves just this.

Through my many conversations with Charles and my ongoing work with him, his Method and

the research consortium, that includes Mickel Therapy, I have had the opportunity to evaluateCharles' unique programme. I have no doubt that The Linden Method works and clearly see how

and why the structure creates recovery; it makes perfect psychological sense.



I have come to the conclusion that The Linden Method is soundly based in solid psychologicalunderstanding. It promotes emotional balance, the development of new memories of once feared

situations, empowers the sufferer to step out with courage, to attempt new challenges and the programme is written in easily understandable language; it is also very easy to do.

The Linden Method has helped very many people and is an easy to understand programme withclear explanations of the processes taking place within your mind and body as anxiety disorder retreats. The Linden Method programme is backed up by a support network of qualified anxiety

specialists, psychologists and counsellors, who can simply explain and reassure you about thethoughts, feelings and emotions you are experiencing.

The idea that anxiety disorder is simply "nerves" is no explanation at all and will never satisfy or

settle your doubts or anxieties. Similarly, the idea that anxiety is something you have to 'learn tolive with' or that it is a condition that you can never be free from is simply not true. The Linden

Method provides a correct psychological explanation of your condition, reassurance and clear,structured guidance and is definitely a programme for recovery - one that will help you create

new emotional memories to replace the anxious ones ± and, in addition, The Linden Method provides a blueprint for leading an emotionally fulfilled life.

The Linden Method recognises and addresses the fact that there are no bears waiting to attack you, but rather only negative memories of fear that cause and perpetuate your anxiety condition.

The Linden Method shows you how to change those negative, anxious memories into happy and

emotionally fulfilling ones.

I recommend the Linden Method wholeheartedly. It has worked for countless others and it canwork for you as well.

Finally, there are many out there who would exploit those suffering from anxiety. I am glad tosay that the Linden Method will give you your money back if you do not improve.

I believe that Charles is going a very long way to shutting down the exploitation of sufferers in

this guarantee; his experiences at the hand of anxiety disorder for over 20 years, his 12 years of practice helping sufferers to recover, his qualified staff and his and his organisation's reputations

are testament to the level of respect gained through constantly high results and many thousandsof success stories. Lastly his willingness to join a consortium that will include academics and

other therapies (such as those lead by Dr. David Mickel) displays an openness to have hisMethod ruthlessly tested and should be reassuring to those who doubt the efficiency of the

Linden Method.

In other words you have nothing to lose by trying this psychologically supported recovery programme but you certainly have everything to gain. "

Dr. Francis Teeney Research Fellow Queen's University, Belfast.



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