Does The Linden Method Really Work To Eliminate GAD?

By Saville Cartier


Overcoming the intense periods of anxiety and fear of a panic attack can feel hopeless at times. Especially when they come out without an apparent trigger or cause. Even though these episodes can seem random and uncontrollable, using the learning's and understandings from the Linden Method, can help end the suffering from panic attacks once and for all.

A person with this affliction has difficulty functioning like a normal human being. This condition affects his relationship with his family, workmates and even love partners. He lives a life of constant fear. This condition can alleviate to affecting his physical well being.

The physical symptoms of GAD are clearly seen by the naked eye but at first can be confused with the symptoms of an ordinary medical ailment. Profuse sweating may be mistaken for a hormonal imbalance in the body. Difficulty in breathing might be associated with a respiratory disease. Tightness of the chest is misconstrued for a mild heart attack. The list of symptoms of a general anxiety disorder can go on and on and so are the associated ailments that they are mistaken for. Unless a thorough investigation is done by a medical practitioner only then can this ailment be truly identified.

Breathing in deeply using the abdomen decreases the carbon dioxide levels very rapidly. Use the nose the breath in for one count, hold for two-four counts, and exhale through the mouth for two counts. After a minute you can double the counts. Breath in deeply through the nose for two counts, hold for eight counts, and exhale for four. At first it will be difficult to control breathing as a panic attack will cause you to feel unable to do so. But if you can stick with it you will feel your body begin to rapidly return to a balanced state.

Born 41 years ago, Linden has had personal experiences struggling with everything from anxiety to agoraphobia. He drew from that background to tailor a special treatment program. It is known as The Linden Method.Linden's program was not created overnight, but took seven years to complete. As a fellow sufferer, Linden was committed to using his experience to help provide the maximum support for others who faced challenges. He particularly wanted to reach those who struggled with fear and anxiety.

Other statements and affirmations that people have found useful include "I can feel the panic and still deal with this situation" and "I may not like this feeling, but I can deal with it". Reminding yourself that you are just frightened of being scarred, allows you to consider that by stopping the worry about being frightened allows you to realize that there is nothing to be scared of.

A big component of the Linden Method teachings, is the concept of staying in the present. Rather then asking yourself questions that presuppose something terrible will happen, begin to focus on the present moment. People who suffer panic attacks often have a habit of imagining future scenarios going terribly wrong. To overcome this conditioning, it is important to realize that by staying focused on the present you begin to take back control. So instead of asking questions like "what if this happens or that happens" and use questions to ask "what is happening now" and "how do I choose to respond to this". This technique alone is enough to put you back in the drivers seat.

Intense periods of panic and anxiety can have a powerful impact on your thinking. Overcoming a debilitating panic attack requires action to ground yourself. Using deep breathing to balance the oxygen levels, coping statements to begin directing your mind again, and staying in the present to diminish the impact of future based anxiety. The good news is, by using simple techniques like the ones mentioned here, and the strategies in the Linden Method, you can say good bye to panic attacks once and for all.




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