Anyone here tried The Linden Method?
Anyone here tried The Linden Method?
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?
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?
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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!!
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!!
Thanks for your input
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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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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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!
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!
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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.
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