Linden Method Reviews

Reviewer: L. Ellis (NYC)

I have used this method. I went through a period of anxiety for about a year. I saw a real Psychologist, not one with a bogus `holistic' degree from a mail order school. He was highly recommended and is considered one of the best in the United States. It was effective to a point. The biggest thing was getting over that hump. I did not take drugs for this; I did not want to go that route. I stopped going to the doctor, thinking I was cured. But I wasn't.

Then I heard about the Linden Method. I was skeptical at first. When you have anxiety you read a lot of 'possible' solutions. There is a lot of crap out there. But I told myself I had nothing to lose. I remember sitting in the park reading that book and crying. Finally, someone who understands! And then I heard his CDs and I felt more assured. Within a month all the terror, being scared all the time and not understanding what was happening to me stopped. That yearlong nightmare was over.

I know some people are saying that I only had anxiety for a year and I can't understand what they are going through-CRAP! The length of the time you have had anxiety is no badge of honor, it just means you have not treated it effectively. I had EVERY symptom you can imagine. I went from happy go lucky to loony in one instant. I had 2 MRI/MRAs of my head, multiple CT Scans of my head and chest, X-rays of my lungs, heart, & back. Lyme disease, Glucose, STDs/, AIDS/HIV, liver and a million other blood tests. I went to 2 GPs, 3 Chiropractors, Psychologist, Neurologist, Pulmonary MD, holistic doctors and a couple of others I have forgotten. I don't even want to mention how many times I went to the emergency room, thinking I was having a stroke, heart attack, seizures, etc. The only thing I had in all those test was high blood pressure-caused by the anxiety! I was 175 lbs overweight and as healthy as can be. I had over $100,000 of test according to my insurance company. I stared at the walls all the time. Lost 40lbs just from not eating. I thought I had diabetes, Asthma, MS, Lupus, Parkinson's, AIDS, ALS, every cancer you can imagine and some diseases maybe 5 people in the whole world have gotten. I had and today continue to have NONE of those things.

I am now enrolling at the University of Pennsylvania in the Doctoral Psychology program. I will also be taking training at the Beck Institute, the birthplace of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). CBT is considered the real only cure or at least the quickest for anxiety and depression. Mr. Linden follows many of the CBT methods. I wanted to help people. I could of gone after one of those fake degrees from some diploma mill and set up shop as a therapist, but I wanted to have the best training. Also I did not want people being skeptical of me as they are of Mr. Linden.

Mr. Linden might not be a doctor, but he is still helpful. He is not diagnosing anyone. The people buying this I am sure have gone to doctors already. They know they have anxiety. Mr. Linden's method I find is very effective for most people.

Mr. Linden does not say to never see a doctor. He says stop seeing doctors after they told you all that is wrong with you is anxiety. Any legimate psychologist would tell you the same thing. Many people with anxiety develop some form of hypochondria, because most people don't understand how anxiety causes physical symptoms. And medical and mental health doctors really don't explain it. Seeing a doctor over and over will just prolong and worsen the anxiety. If you have not seen a doctor, see one. If you have no underling medical issues (which most with anxiety don't) than why do you need to see a doctor every time you have a symptom?

Mr. Linden states to stop researching you condition. THAT IS GOOD ADVICE. Most people with anxiety have read a million things already. All these chat forums about anxiety are populated by scared people with anxiety. When you talk to them you get more scared because they are just pulling you down with their horror stories. Then you research your psychical symptoms at all these medical sites, and you think you have MS, AIDS, ALS or the Bubonic Plague! THE WORST THING YOU CAN DO IS RESEARCH ANXIETY OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

I am skeptical at people who criticizes something like Linden's method when they are a competiter of his.

For a cheaper version of this program, go to his website and you can download the book, DVD and CDs.

Good luck to everyone! And I hope and pray you will be well soon. Trust yourself and you will. I did it. I am in the best physical and mental shape of my life. I enjoy life every day. It took me awhile to say it, but anxiety is the best thing that ever happened to me. I discovered more about myself and life than I could of ever have before. I know you will say it one day too.

"When thinking won't cure your fear, action will" -Plymouth Stone

Reviewer: Marcdauphinais

Hi my name is marc and am from canada (quebec city), i bought the package from the linden program including:cd,1dvd,book. i was so relief to know that my situation is live by many other that it already be part of my recovery. i listen to the visualization exercise almost everyday (miss 2 or 3 time ) and it give me a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiig relief of my personal anxiety problem. at first it was not custom to me to listen to that kind of CD but each day i listen to them ,more and more i do feel a major well being. it increase my level of confidence ,my gym training are much more efficient by getting a real concentration and no bad feeling so it just wonderful and the book is a major good reference to any question i ask myself when i got some bad anxiety problem. so it was just a small e-mail of big thank you ,i do hope that this e-mail will go to Mr Linden or miss linden. so thank again to take care of people in bad situation .merci beaucoup.(french word.) marc .

Reviewer: Rose N. Grullon

A few months ago, I thought my life was over. Living with anxiety and agoraphobia was ruining my life and I didn't know how I was going to recover. I kept coming across this method while I was desperate looking for a solution. I was skeptical because it sounded too good to be true. I decided to give it a shot and believe me, it was the best $177 I spent. It was totally worth it and I would highly recommend this to ANYONE suffering from anxiety, agoraphobia, social phobia, OCD, etc. When I first started the method, I felt an instant relief..."Wow, someone who really understands". I didn't feel so alone anymore. After a little over a month, I started going out more and feeling so much better about myself.
If you suffer from anxiety, you should definitely try this method. It's safe and easy to do :)

Reviewer: Michael F. Freer

Stress is inevitable and is a fundamental part of our lives. In moderation the 'adrenaline surges' of stress makes us achieve, but in excess, over a period of time, stress can result in high anxiety, panic attacks and a failure to function effectively.

Anxiety brings misery to 1 in 4 of us and the effects can last a lifetime if not countered. In the "Linden Method" a proven solution is found, to assist those who follow its well explained ethos, back to a meaningful life.

This is a comprehensive and yet easy course to follow and is highly recommended.

Reviewer: curren (new jersey United States)

I wish that Amazon.com had a policy of only allowing the best materials to be sold for each subject, cause if it did the 'Linden Method' would be amongst the only book on anxiety and panic allowed to be sold.

I'm not exactly sure if this is the whole program being sold on amazon, but either way i cant say enough about this course , all the other courses and books on here (with the exception of claire weeks materials) are worthless. Buy this course and you will be free!

Reviewer: DL (UK)

Recommended by a friend who knew someone, who knew someone else... so a little skeptical at the outset to say the least.

However, things were so bad I had to try it and the cost was minimal in relation to the size of the problem.

Well, the extreme anxiety was gone in a matter of days; the panic attacks took a little longer, but within seven or eight weeks I was more or less back to normal.

It's good sensible stuff and most important, no drugs and no bulls**t. That was a refreshing change.

I'm not an expert so I don't know if this will work for everybody, but then again at the beginning I didn't really think it would work for me either! On the other hand I would surmise that if it can work for me it could very well work for other folks. But then if it doesn't you can always get your money back, so not much downside.

Reviewer: Cathy P (UK)

I cannot speak highly enough of this book. I've suffered with anxiety since I was at school and the author, Charles Linden, suffered for years as well. He KNOWS what it's like to live with anxiety and panic, not like those doctors who just try to push you out of the door with handfuls of prescription medicine. I learnt a lot from the book about my own anxiety and what caused it (me!). The book basically shows you that you can retrain your brain and explains that anxiety is just a bad mental habit, not an illness. After years of thinking that anxiety controlled me, I now know as a result of reading this book, that I can control my anxiety, and actually get rid of it all together. The book gives lots of practical advice on breathing and diet as well as a great deal of 'food for thought' too. I couldn't put it down. I only wish I'd found out about this book years ago. I'm so grateful that a friend spotted it and bought it for me. It's changed my life. I haven't written a review of any book before, though I've bought plenty of 'anxiety' related books in the past - just none as good as this one. If you suffer with panic attacks or anxiety or anything like agoraphobia or obsessive compulsive disorder, you've got to buy this book. You might not believe this, but I know that this book WILL change your life.

Reviewer: MRP "MRP" (Pennsylvania)

I was very skeptical about this purchase because of the price, but I thought if it worked, it would be well worth it. It has really helped me a lot with my anxiety attacks. It hasn't eliminated them completely, but it has helped me to deal with them and keep them manageable instead of a full blown attack. The relaxation CD's are very helpful but it is important that you take the time to listen. The only concern that I had is prior to purchasing, it indicated that I would have one year of online counseling support but in the product, I could find no numbers to call or how to access that service. I wouldn't have needed to call anyway, but it would have been nice to know "just is case". I haven't been dealing with this anxiety stuff for long...only about 2 1/5 months due to the scare of being diagnosed with SVT. This method really helped me to catch it in time before it got out of control. Expensive but for me it was worth it.

The Many Faces of Anxiety/Panic

If I were to spill my guts about my panic and anxiety history you might say it sounds like I was schizophrenic. Actually I told someone a while ago just how bad I was and that is exactly what he said; "sounds like you were schizophrenic". I even had frightening feelings of body dismorphia and could not sleep.

I want to tell everyone here something. I will NOT tell about how bad I was in gross detail because all it will do, ultimately, is freak you out and make you think "my god how terrifying" and that is the last thing you need right now. You do not need to read about my story and then translate it into your own personal fears at this very moment, though I understand how therapeutic it can be. Many years ago I was all over the internet joining anxiety groups and shared everything, but little did I realize that was part of what was perpetuating the condition.

The Linden Method saved my life. Check out lindenmethod.com. Anxiety and panic are a NON ISSUE. Ill be honest with you all, I HATE sounding like a damn salesman but I really don't have a choice. I would not be so ardent about showing people this method if it hadn't literally saved my life. I thought I was cursed for life, seriously. I couldn't sleep, had terrifying feelings and sensations all over my body, had very macabre and disturbing thoughts, but THEY DO NOT MATTER ANYMORE. They simply do not exist and I will not get into the very gross and disturbing details of my anxiety/panic past. I just want to talk about my well and balanced PRESENT and tell you, honestly, that you can do it! Please believe me.

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The Linden Method is like a step up from CBT, though it does use the same techniques on a fundamental level. The method I used doesn't allow you to "put it off" or get feelings like "I'm too scared to do this, I give up". There are a lot of parts to the method but its overall methodology is very simple and scientific. It focuses mainly on the amygdala and Charles' discovery that this small organ in the brain is one of the main culprits in panic/anxiety conditions and once you completely "reprogram" this organ it is impossible to relapse. This taken with the many health and other tips in the pack make for a perfect arsenal. It took me ohhhhh... about 6 months to get to what I would call 90% well where I didn't need the method anymore. It was just hard wired into me and after about a year I was like "anxiety, what anxiety?". THis doesn't mean that I don't get scared anymore like if I have a nightmare or something haha. All the natural and built in safety aspects of anxiety are still there, just not the perpetual 24/7 switched on anxiety.

Another thing that really helped in the method was learning Qi Kung which is very gentle but effective exorsize. It really helps get the blood and oxygen flowing and makes you feel like a rock! I started working again and doing Qi Kung every morning made me feel like I could tackle any sort of physical work easily. It just makes you feel better all around.

Another thing I should mention about this great method is how quickly it begins to work. Within 3 days I was panic attack free. I remember my last panic attack and realizing "This will never happen again", and it didn't. This for me was one of the most amazing parts of the method. Once I commited myself to the CD called the "panic eliminator" I was panic free in about 6 hours. When you first listen to this CD you might think, like I did, "this is crazy, does he really want me to do this?" After a few days of letting the information sink in I decided to dive into the actual practice that it tells you to do and BOOM, done!

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It is hard for people to understand when I say I cured myself from panic and anxiety completely using just one method. I think because it quite trully is too good to believe to be true. Like "there is just no way" hahaha. I was taken aback myself when I discovered the Linden Method at lindemethod.com and actually called the center and asked them "is this true? Has this method really cured over 80,000 people with anxiety and panic?". She said very simply "yes, we have an amazing success rate". Hell, I had nothing to lose! I have already spent thousands upon thousands of dollars on both conventional and unconventional therapies like Reiki and meditation, medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, ER visits, and many different kinds of prescription drugs. I was desperate and ready to try anything because NOTHING was working, at least not in a curing capacity.

I can tell you this, I am 100% anxiety and panic attack free. When I look at how I was it is hard to believe that THAT is where my life used to be. I, still to this day, find it miraculous that I cured myself from all the symptoms, sensations, disturbing thoughts, insomnia etc etc. I had just about every thing one could have "wrong" with them with these conditions but I do understand that we are all different. Some people get pain in their limbs while others dont, some people have scary sensations in their brain (like I did) and others dont but it doesnt mean that we are different.

There are many faces that anxiety and panic can take and some people I have found have cured themselves of anxiety and panic jsut by changing their diet, or even just changing their job! I can only tell you what worked for me and 80,000 other poeple, and Charles Linden states right at the beginning of his method that "you either decide to do this or not to do it" and it is as simple as that. I really didn't have a choice, I mean this is my life! If somone gives me the choice between the possibility of curing myself of this condition permanently or to continue living with it the rest of my life I'll gladly take the former. And guess what, I did it and so can you!

It is nothing short of miraculous what happened to me. I mean I could seriously write a book about it.

Pulse

Linden Method Review: Does It Really Work?

Unless you have suffered the crippling effects panic and anxiety attacks have on your life, it is difficult to be truly compassionate. Maybe that is what makes the Linden Method so remarkable and effective.

I don't easily endorse anything. However, since discovering the Linden Method I can't help but add my two cents to all the other glowing testimonials. Here is a program that delivers even more than is promised (Or so it feels anyway). Not only do you get a comprehensive package that contains a video, 10 audios and a manual with more than 200 pages, the personal support is priceless. Charles and his team are there to help you every step of the way. I find this truly remarkable and all I can say is; the Linden Method really works!

From about the age of 12, Charles Linden suffered from the debilitating effects of agoraphobia, anxiety and panic attacks. During his years at school he only just managed to stay afloat. Feelings of fear were a constant part of his existence. What should have been some of the best years of his life, became a nightmare. Feelings of loneliness and anxiety ruled his life.

As he got older the symptoms became even worse. By the time he was 21, he was so agoraphobic he would only leave the house to try and find help for his condition. Medication did not improve the situation and to make matters worse, the side effects were ghastly.

No one seemed able to help him. Wherever he turned, from conventional to alternative medicines, as well as therapy for anxiety and panic attacks, all proved to be in vain. Charles lived a life that can only be considered a horror.

In 1996 Charles decided he could not continue living his life like this. He started spending hours researching. Interviewing patients and people who managed to recover from these disorders, he systematically recorded the results.

Whilst doing this, he experienced an 'eureka' moment. Suddenly he looked at panic and anxiety attacks in an entirely different way. This proved to be the turning point for him and the beginning of the Linden Method.

In a couple of days his life started changing noticeably.

After two weeks he was socializing and attending college.

Within two months, he had no more anxiety or panic attacks and was able to live a normal life.

Drawing from his own experience, he spent two years developing the Linden Method. Tested and refined, over the past decade it has been used successfully worldwide by more than 88 000 people. People who have tried previously, without success, to find a cure. Those people are now living life to the full. Finally 100% free from a dreadful condition.

Why is the Linden Method so successful? It can be attributed to a number of things:

• It was developed by a knowledgeable person who had suffered for many years
• The root cause of anxiety disorders is addressed
• There are no drugs involved and therefore no harmful side effects
• It is an easy to follow program
• It is soothing and gentle with nothing frightening, but at the same time extremely effective.
• Unlimited support and advice is available from trained and sympathetic counselors
• Tested and approved by doctors and psychologists, the Linden Method is on its way to becoming the number one treatment for panic attacks and anxiety disorders

You can make the choice today. It's so easy. Instead of existing in a state of constant panic and anxiety, with the Linden Method you can start living life to the full and do those things you never thought possible.

Jeanette

The Linden Method for Anxiety Treatment

"Anxiety disorder and panic attacks aren't mental or physical illnesses. They are behavioral conditions, fueled solely by our own actions."

Shocking statement, but true according to Charles Linden, creator of The Linden Method, a natural anxiety relief treatment program.

This is probably contradictory to what you have already learned about your condition. For many years, anxiety disorder and panic attacks were blamed on a chemical imbalance in the brain. Charles conducted an extensive study into this misconception and his results proved that this is untrue.

The real culprit, he says, is a small gland in the brain called the Amygdala, which is responsible for triggering anxiety when needed. This is a basic instinct that works to ensure our survival when we feel threatened by an outside force or situation.

For anxiety and panic sufferers, however, this gland has somehow gotten stuck in the 'on' position. This causes the brain to repeatedly activate the anxiety when it is not required. This over-activation has become the new learned behavior.

Over time, this repeated activation has reset the gland to a much higher and more sensitive response rate than is required. The cure is to figure out how to turn it off again.

Charles has clearly done his homework. After interviewing respected members of the mental health community, psychologists, psychiatrists and even hospitalized patients he has discovered that 'off' switch. It involves retraining the Amygdala to revert to it's original behavior and in turn, lessen it's rate of response.

He points out that traditional methods using 'talk therapy' were designed to examine the cause of the anxiety (usually a life event) and then develop a series of exercises to resolve those issues. As it turns out, talk therapy isn't the cure for uncontrolled anxiety and panic.

"The cause of anxiety disorders and panic attacks is not the 'life event' that created the stressful environment," Charles adds. "This is wrong. The actual cause is the way the Amygdala responded to that event and continues to produce anxiety and panic long after the event."

He explains that the problem lies in the way the original anxiety and panic are anticipated long after the stress-inducing event. He downplays the effectiveness of medications because they are targeted at the chemical imbalance which he's already learned is not the cause of anxiety disorders, agoraphobia, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

During his own treatments, he experienced "horrible withdrawal problems, rebound anxiety and extreme panic attacks" when he became dependent on Valium – one of many medications used to treat the condition.

At that time, he was having 8-10 panic attacks every day. His condition deteriorated to the point he became agoraphobic and unable to leave his own home. And he wasn't alone in his condition.

It's startling to learn that around 40 Million people in the US currently suffer from anxiety disorders, including panic attacks and phobias. There are many more worldwide. Today, his program has become one of the most highly respected treatments throughout the mental health industry. It is endorsed by psychologists and doctors who have put The Linden Method to the test and seen incredible results among their clients.

"Until recently, I thought that conventional therapy held all the answers. I don't think that way any more. I help people get completely well now. Before, I felt like I was helping them to tread water," says psychologist Jenny Saunders.

The Linden Method approaches the matter in a conscientious and caring manner. Throughout the entire package, you are reminded of the concerned people behind it. From the comforting voice of Charles himself on the audio tapes to the written materials detailing the whole anxiety and panic condition, The Linden Method sets the positive environment for successful recovery.

The package consists of the Linden Method Manual, a Qi-Kung De-Stress video of relaxing and anxiety-defeating exercises and meditations, 6 audio tracks, and 1 year of free unlimited counseling support.

The support system he has in place provides that little extra that people often need while learning a new treatment program and while working towards a cure. This extra care is unusual in the world of anxiety treatment packages because many simply provide you with the tools with no backup help.

Sylvia Dickens

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I purchased the linden method and found to be very helpfull. The fact that the Mr Linden has in fact been to 'hell and back' puts him quite rightly in the ultimate position to offer his advice.
The fact that its possible to feel normal again was reassurace enough for me, i just needed to know how to start.

CalmBlueOcean

I have started the Linden Method and have so far found it excellent. I really don't think it's a waste of money and I certainly don't think that it's a money spinning company. I don't think anyone who knows how hard it is to live with anxiety would ever try to make money out of other people's suffering.

I just wanted to let you know that I've started the Linden method and have so far found it brilliant. It seems to be a very honest technique and from what I've experienced so far I would definitely recommend it.
Good luck with everything,
Clare

Clarezy Mac

But, let's talk about another struggle I had. I bet you never knew Josh Peak struggled with Anxiety; I didn't either, until sitting in a church pew back in 2002, when I started to sweat profusely thinking I was having a heart attack. I didn't know what was going on, it was the weirdest and scariest thing that had happened to me. Thank God I never took medication for it, as most of you know, I am totally a person who is for natural cures. Thank God I met Charles Linden, the creator of the Linden Method, Thank God. See I was always a person who lived for tomorrow, and not for today. Depression is when you look in the rear view, Anxiety is when you worry about the future, and balance is when you live in the NOW!

I think the Linden Method is fantastic - but everyone is different - it did make vast improvements to the way I viewed things - I think it was worth every penny... life is for living not just for surviving

darkangel

i too think the linden method is fantastic. it is a miracle worker, the only reason it doesnt work is the same reason charles himself says it doesnt, ppl just dont stick to it!! the only reason i bought it was because i was finding it other places than just the internet, book stores carry it too now. And i heard an interview on bbc radio 2, i think maybe radio 1 lol. Its worth a million pounds! to think, ALL that money i spent on books and hypnos cd's, i could of bvought the linden method 5 times over, if not more.

Wannabeloved85

Hello again. You're probably wondering why I joined this website as I don't suffer from anxiety disorder anymore. The reason is this. If Charles Linden and other ex-sufferers hadn't bothered helping me out then I would still be suffering now. That's a fact. I'm in debt to them. And it's only fair that I should make an effort to help current sufferers get better.

It wasn't fair on me that I suffered and it's not fair on you if you are suffering. It's nasty. I'm not a specialist on the subject. All I can do is my best to help. Believe me, it is possible to be completely anxiety free, I'm living proof.

Chris V

I've used it and it does work!
I haven't had a panic attack since I fininshed with it.
Once I've finished my benzo withdrawal I'm positive that the linden method will get rid of my anxiety...
And if anyone is guessing.... no, I don't work for these guys, I'm not a salesman and I get nothing in return for anyone buying it!

Cammo

I joined The Linden Method programme about 8 months ago on behalf of my husband who has been a severe anxiety and agoraphobia sufferer for about 7 years. I was a full time carer and we nearly lost everything including our home, but that's another story.

My husband didn't want me to join the programme, he was convinced it was an internet swizz but I did it without him knowing and read all the material myself before decidin to keep and use it.

I am confused by earler comments which state that it is expensive; you get a lot of information and free support by phone and email from the best bunch of qualified, friendly and helpful support staff you could imagine.

I know this sounds far fetched but I promise you that my husband was out and about looking for work in less than a month. I forced him to do the programme initially but as soon as he got started it just snowballed.

I owe a massive debt of gratitude to The Linden Method and Kathy, Janice and Jenny at the Uk center who made it all so simple.

I called the center about 15 times in the first three months and the staff were willing to talk to me for long sessions. If you think £117 is a lot of money for all that, you have clearly never been to see a psychologist or counsellor privately.

Hope this helps you all.

Lynnie