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The Linden Method: Self Help Programme Inc DVD and CDs for Anxiety, Agoraphobia, Panic Attacks, ODC and Other Anxiety Related Disorders
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Charles Linden
21 books12 followersCharles Linden is widely regarded as the World's leading stress and anxiety disorder recovery expert. Born in the UK in 1968 Charles developed a pogram of recovery called The Linden Method which he used to cure his 27 year anxiety disorder. Since then, Charles has developed programs, in Residential, Home Learning, Workshop and DVD formats that have been used by hundreds of thousands of sufferers around the world. Charles is a TV presenter with his own TV series, is featured on TV and radio regularly and is an adviser to government organisations and other organisations. Charles is published by Hay House publishing and is a World Summit speaker. Charles' own website can be found at CharlesLinden.com
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September 27, 2024
You can really feel that this book was written by someone who has suffered from immense anxiety for a long time.
What I liked about the book:
The author’s story is one of the most extreme cases of anxiety and agoraphobia I’ve ever heard of. While it was a little triggering, it showed me that recovery is possible, even in extreme cases.
The book has a section dedicated to addressing various irrational thoughts and logically proving why they are not harmful.
Anxiety was treated throughout the book as a habit, which was really eye-opening and showed me how it can be managed.
The book offers many tricks to help distract the mind from irrational thoughts.
In the end, the author takes time to address legitimate stressors that could have caused the anxiety and emphasizes the importance of seeking help.
What I didn’t like:
The author claims that this is the only resource needed to address anxiety. While I understand that using multiple sources simultaneously can be distracting, the author’s claim seems exaggerated.
I didn’t like the strong emphasis on avoiding medication throughout the book, even though the author advises discussing it with a doctor. Every situation is different, and just because medication didn’t work for the author doesn’t mean it’s not beneficial for others, even temporarily.
What I liked about the book:
The author’s story is one of the most extreme cases of anxiety and agoraphobia I’ve ever heard of. While it was a little triggering, it showed me that recovery is possible, even in extreme cases.
The book has a section dedicated to addressing various irrational thoughts and logically proving why they are not harmful.
Anxiety was treated throughout the book as a habit, which was really eye-opening and showed me how it can be managed.
The book offers many tricks to help distract the mind from irrational thoughts.
In the end, the author takes time to address legitimate stressors that could have caused the anxiety and emphasizes the importance of seeking help.
What I didn’t like:
The author claims that this is the only resource needed to address anxiety. While I understand that using multiple sources simultaneously can be distracting, the author’s claim seems exaggerated.
I didn’t like the strong emphasis on avoiding medication throughout the book, even though the author advises discussing it with a doctor. Every situation is different, and just because medication didn’t work for the author doesn’t mean it’s not beneficial for others, even temporarily.
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