Chilledice

Hey all

Going through a rock bottom hole with anxiety and panic attacks right now, having the STRANGEST phobias you can imagine!

Anyways just wondering if any of you guys have tried The Linden Method? did it work?

VigilanceNow

Hi Chill. Drinking gave me anxiety like I had never known in my entire life, and I would've tried just about anything to ease it... I looked into the Linden method of writing down stories and drawing conclusions, but frankly I wasn't sure if I was doing it correctly. I think writing things down is definitely an effective approach to calming down and putting things in perspective. For me in particular it is a good way to stay in the present, as one of my biggest challenges when I get anxious is perpetually living in the past and reliving moments and/or imagining what would have happened if I had made different decisions in different scenarios. That can be absolutely maddening! Writing down your thoughts, feelings, goals, etc. is a good way to focus your energy, so go for it!!

Chilledice

Yeah Linden says not to write down thoughts and feelings about anxiety or even talk about it just ignore it! I have been doing that and its kinda made me worse! I have been going deeper and deeper into my own mind!

Thanks for your input

SineadOConnor

I can not ignore things. They get bigger if I do while I'm not lookin`.

SoberCAH

You got that right.

Dee74

how are you doin' chilledice?

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Kiwidub

Hi, I had some anxiety problems and found cognitive behavioural therapy to be very helpful, hope you're doing ok

Ananda

I have anxiety problems, and I remember talking to my doctor. I was told that even though it seemed that drinking relieved the anxiety, when it came back it would be stronger than before. I think it's called a rebound affect and happens with blood preasure and other stuff too.

I use meditation as an aid. I also have used a rubberband to snap on my wrist to bring me back to the moment and out of my head. Anything I can focus on other than future and past can get me out of the anxiety. It isn't that I don't acknowledge it, I just go ... ok it's here, and shaking and breathing funny I start on a jig saw puzzle. The dr. noted that when my mind wasn't on my anxiety it lessened.

Explore all your options till you find something that works for you. Dr.s can be a big help too.

Chilledice

Sorry Dee i didnt see your post there

Im struggling but surviving, HOPEFULLY i have a doctor coming to see me tomorrow, i need to go on meds etc

Hope life is treating you well

Dee74

all good here- good luck at the docs.
How long have you been sober now? (it might be a factor in anxiety)

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SoberCAH

We're happy you're with us.

I hope you get relief from the meds.

Chilledice

Not sober yet, i keep moving in and out of drinking like a yo yo.

Docs have given me medication as soon as i go on them i have to quit drinking.

Dont know what else to say right now!

Chilledice

Im so low right now dont even know where to turn or anything!

I know the booze has to go for good, i understand that its ruining me, im in the darkest place of my life! i suffered a breakdown 2 years ago and ever since ive lost who i am, waking up is painful for me.......Sorry im just venting!

I have to take responsibility for my mental health, i have the medication here and yet im too scared to take the pills for whatever reason!

Just want my life back and to be FREE from this prison im in!

I dont wish to be a millionare or a celebrity i just wanna be NORMAL!

Dee74

I think you're going to struggle until you embrace sobriety for good chilledice.

Are you doing anything to help yourself get sober and stay that way?

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Astro

You know what the answer is and the help and support is freely available. Please embrace it.

Chilledice

Its not JUST the booze thats the problem, i WISH all i had was an addiction to alcohol that would be SO much easier!!

Im a nervous wreck with my anxiety condition, driving me to not wanna even live anymore and im too damn scared to take the meds!

Astro

I've been in that place before, it was a good time for me to communicate with my prescriber and take the meds as directed, and to attend recovery meetings daily.

growntoo

I have been researching the available online treatment programs for a while and I stumbled upon the linden method a few times. Did not try this myself though.