Health Anxiety
Why is it so persistent and obsessive?
What can you do about it?
Health Anxiety is now the world’s leading form of anxiety condition - but what can you do to remove it?
Health anxiety manifests in many ways but the more common manifestations include:
Gaining medical reassurance about your symptoms
Googling your symptoms
Checking - physically checking your body for abnormalities
Intrusive thoughts around health and wellness
seeking regular reassurance from loved ones
Becoming anxious when health is discussed
Becoming hyper-vigilant with protection - masks etc.
Taking your pulse, checking blood sugar levels etc.
Avoiding certain foods, chemicals or drugs
In fact any behaviour that seems to ‘keep you safe’.
Despite all the physical and mental manifestations of health anxiety, health anxiety is NOT mental illness.
Health anxiety is an embellished (heightened) form of what we would normally do to stay well and safe - your underlying fear disorder is the fuel for this inappropriate focus on health.
Health anxiety is NOT what you believe it to be - mental health practice would have you believe it is a form of depression, a mental illness, a form of deep routed psychiatric trauma but it is not. Understanding the psycho-physiology of your disorder will set you free for life.
Health Anxiety symptoms commonly manifest as physical symptoms such as:
Muscle pain
Shaking
Sweating
Dizziness
Chest pain
Palpitations
Blurred vision or dreaminess
Feeling faint
Wobbly legs
Urgency to go to the toilet
Digestive upset including nausea, bloating, indigestion, IBS, diarrhoea etc.
A lump or tightness in the throat and difficulty swallowing
Smothering sensations or shortness of breath
Pins and needles or numbness
and more
Psychological anxiety symptoms may include:
Obsessive levels of ‘checking’ as previously mentioned
Derealization
Morbid thoughts
Depressive thoughts
Phobias
Obsessions
Overthinking
Intrusive/weird thoughts (Religion, sexuality, gender, relationships, harming people, doing sexually inapprorpiate things etc.)
Thoughts about self/harm or suicide
Social anxiety
and more
No matter how many health anxiety symptoms manifest in a sufferer, they are not indicative of ‘level of suffering’ or difficulty of recovery, in fact, those with more symptoms often notice their recovery happening faster as the bulk of their symptoms fall away.
Health anxiety is intrusive and often causing more alarm as the obsessive cycle of thoughts and checking spiral out of control, but it’s so easily cured with the correct knowledge and intervention.
Speed of recovery is not reliant on low level suffering, but only on three factors:
Understanding the true science of your condition
Learning how to erase the disorder completely
Doing it!
Our team are all qualified mental health and recovery specialists but they are also all ex sufferers within decades of experience teaching people like you to recover from health anxiety and all other forms of fear disorder.
SO HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
In 1997 we provided our first incarnation of our recovery programs.
Since 1997, we have endeavoured to continue to develop and deliver truly life-changing provisions. Our programs delivery true recovery of that there is no doubt.
Our research and development programs are constant and we have developed a unique capacity for change; for development of resources which reflect clients' needs in an ever changing world.
Our programs are solution focused psycho-education.
Our programs focus on the delivery of solutions which means that we have a deep knowledge of the true physical, chemical, psycho-physiological and endocrinological sciences which contribute to the development, perpetuation and removal of all disordered emotional responses. We not only show you how to erase anxiety symptoms, but we also show you how to remove the core disorder at its source - for good.
IS THE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE?
The proof is, as always, in the outcomes. Whilst other practices measure efficacy data in terms of attendance, we only measure curative outcomes.
Many 'evidence based' practices are deceptive in the presentation of evidence providing statistics which are presented as recovery efficacy but are actually, only, based on attendance rates.
NHS specified testing of our psycho-educational program returned data confirming 100% efficacy. This matches the confirmed science and historic experiences and data collected since 1997.
Our unique provisions should be the primary treatment pathway for all people of all ages experiencing any disordered emotional responses but should also be in place to recognise those predisposed to suffering, to prevent activation of disorder, to remove existing conditions but to also provide a framework for life-practice. Our programs instruct on life practices that are just 'a great way to live your life".
Our programs were subjected to a study carried out which found that implementation alone would save the economy £billions and that its inherent efficacy would change the face of mental health services; not to mention, save and change millions of lives.
Hi, I am Beth Linden, coordinator and director of the Retreats programmes.
Our programme's success is built on the foundation of providing constantly high results, qualified guidance and unique and curatively successful Retreat and Workshop programmes.
Our programme of recovery has been developed over 24 years. Over 400,000 clients from around the world have become anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, OCD and symptom free quickly and permanently using our unique treatment method.
Our unique programme and service has established us as a recognised, psychologist endorsed and respected treatment option for private individuals, psychologists, psychiatrists, the NHS, businesses and doctors across the UK and the rest of the world.
Our team of qualified psychologists, counselors and coaches will guide you through your journey to fast and permanent recovery in a relaxing and life changing experience.
Developed by Charles Linden, my husband and psychologist and head of Linden Method support, psychologist, Jenny Saunders, our anxiety Retreats and Workshops provide sufferers with the opportunity to receive 1 to 1 guidance as Charles' program creates, what he calls, 'the environment for recovery'; a physical and psychological place where anxiety levels realign to your 'birth pre-set'.
Jackie Anderson
Operations ManagerJackie is in charge of the smooth running of all programs and our Recovery Retreats Host
Jackie Anderson MBACP
Retreats Host - Operations Director
Jenny Brookes
“The Linden Method creates a full and successful recovery using targeted and supportive resources that are only available through this Method. The Linden Method is, in my opinion, the solution to anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, OCD and all their associated symptoms. Other therapies don’t produce these results that is for sure.”
Jenny Brookes BSc, MSc
Consultant Psychologist
Kathy Jezukiewicz
Recovery Specialist / Head of client support - Kathy is an MBACP psychotherapist and LAR Practitioner
Kathy Jezukiewicz MBACP
Sheila Darley
Recovery Specialist - Sheila is our qualified Supervisor and an LAR Practitioner
Sheila Darley MBACP
Alan Smith
Retreats Coach - Alan is a provider at our Anxiety Recovery Retreats. Alana specialises in posture and movement.
Alan Smith
Darren
Retreats Coach - Darren is a provider at our Anxiety Recovery Retreats. Darren specialises in posture, exercise and core stability.
Darren
Dr Graeme Teague
“You may or may not have heard of the Linden Method, in a nutshell it is a system that reprograms your brain not to have a panic or anxiety attack. It does this by targeting the causes at a brain level.Your Amygdala is the area of your brain that triggers off the anxiety sensations. If you target this area then you can stop those anxious feelings, and hence stop panic attacks, along with other fears and phobias such as agoraphobia.Now there are many methods out there, but the Linden Method is something special.I have been in private practice since 1991, helped many a client with their stress or anxiety condition.Charles Linden’s knowledge is extensive. He is an ex-sufferer, so knows exactly where you are coming from.As for the program, well it is great. The successes occur quickly, for some relief is almost instant, for others you may need to wait for a few days or up to a few weeks to get full success. But if you’ve suffered for years, then a few weeks is worth waiting for.The Linden Method is very simple; you are not overwhelmed with techniques you have to do. In fact this is very simple to follow and implement.The method is backed by science, numerous psychologists around the world recommend this program and it has over 130,000 success stories.”
Dr Graeme Teague
Dr Claire Bolton
“Charles has worked extremely hard and has succeeded to pull himself back from what seemed like a hopeless situation and now he shows others how to do the same.”
Dr. Claire Bolton MBChB - RIP Dr Claire x
Dr George Best
“I’m a holistic health care practitioner and doctor of chiropractic in San Antonio, Texas. I’ve been in private practice since 1992, and over the course of my practice, I have come to recognize the importance of emotions in a person’s overall health.The Linden Method is by far the most complete of the self-help programs I have come across that is specifically intended for eliminating panic attacks, anxiety attacks, panic disorder, and phobias.In addition to providing an overall understanding of panic attacks, anxiety, phobias, and similar conditions, the Linden Method provides a step-by-step plan for eliminating panic attacks and anxiety and getting off of whatever anti-anxiety medications someone might be taking.One big bonus that the Linden Method includes that none of the other programs reviewed do is that purchasers are given 1 year of unlimited email and telephone support with counselling professionals who are experts in using the Linden Method techniques. So, you’re not just “on your own” to figure out how to make the system work for you. If you’re having trouble, they have experts on hand to help you through any sticking points you may encounter. This bonus provides a tremendous value over the other products reviewed.Finally, the Linden Method comes with a very impressive 1 YEAR money back guarantee. Most reputable products come with a guarantee, and all of the products reviewed here give you a pretty good opportunity to try the product and return it for a refund if you aren’t satisfied with it. But it’s rare to see any health-related product that gives you a full year to get a refund.Other than that minor issue, I believe the Linden Method is an outstanding natural approach to eliminating anxiety and panic attacks and it is a tremendous value for the price, especially since it includes unlimited access to professional assistance and comes with a full 1 year money-back guarantee.”
Dr. George Best
Jane Griffiths
“In my experience as a Nurse Practitioner and PTSD counsellor especially, I believe that The Linden Method is the most common sense approach to anxiety disorders including panic attacks available.I believe that the method is the ‘bare bones’ of the solution, the ‘Roadmap’ as Charles calls it. In truth, the method is not only the solution but a very simple to follow and the most impressively successful solution available.This method puts other solutions to shame, it really does. I have seen CBT, medicinal therapies and other so called cures fail; Charles has cured the sufferers after they had given up hope. There is no other method that I would trust and have as much faith in as this.”
Jane Griffiths, SRN, Nurse Practitioner and PTSD counsellor
Ian Northcote
“The Linden Method doesn’t dwell on giving blame or looking for reasons, it simply gives you the answers you need right now to defeat your anxiety and return quickly to lasting wellness, anxiety free.”
Ian Northcott BA (Hons) DHyp MHF FASC MHS MHRS MANLP
transformationstrategies.co.uk
Jackie Donkin - Nutritional Therapist
Nutritional Therapy is a holistic approach to health and nutrition, concentrating on the underlying cause rather than simply treating the symptoms. It encompasses the use of carefully compiled individual programmes for diet and lifestyle in order to alleviate or prevent ailments and promote optimal health.Nutritional therapists often work with patients, many of whom have been referred by medical practitioners, who have chronic health problems that conventional medicine finds difficult to treat. These may include allergies, digestive and bowel disorders, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, depression, stress or anxiety, auto-immune conditions, migraine, underlying parasitic and fungal infections, joint pain, infertility, skin disorders, being overweight. Increasingly, parents with an overweight child and/or a child with learning and behaviour difficulties seek to support their child with nutritional therapy as opposed to prescription medications.Recommendations may include guidance on natural detoxification, methods to support digestion and the absorption of nutrients, and guidelines to redress nutritional imbalances, sometimes with the appropriate use of supplementary nutrients.Jackie is general nutritional adviser to the organisation and educator at The Anxiety Recovery Retreats
Dr Romulo Valdez - Harvard Medical
“As a psychologist that has been treating anxiety and depression for over 25 years, I can espouse the effectiveness of the Linden Method. It has its basis in the foundation of cognitive behavioral and cognitive restructuring theory which is the treatment of choice of all anxiety and depressive disorders.For those of you that have suffered from either anxiety or depression, you know that the medication only serves to numb one’s experience of the real world. You also know that “talk therapy” cannot give you the tranquility that you desperately need. You most likely have spent thousands of dollars of health insurance money and money of your own to find peace of mind.The Linden Method gives you all the tools you need to work on your issues on an hour-by-hour basis. The beauty of this method is that you are the master of your own destiny. You monitor your own progress and rely on other’s feedback to insure progress. Unlike other self-help programs, the Linden Method give you one year of ongoing support from a professional like me to help you in places where you might get stuck.Mr. Linden is so confident in it’s efficacy that he is willing to give you a one year guarantee or he will refund your money. Read the testimonials and give the Linden Method a trial and you will see for yourself.I have been trained by the very best in the field psychology and psychiatry as you can see by my credentials, and I endorse the Linden Method with highest regards. It give you all that you need, however, you must be willing to follow through. As in all treatment methods, compliance is mandatory. Haven’t you suffered enough? The cure is at your disposal. Why wait?”
Dr Romulo Valdez Jr., Ph.D.
Dr Allan Norris
“The [Linden] Method appears to be a sensible approach to dealing with anxiety. It is not unusual for panic and anxiety sufferers to come up with their own way of dealing with it. Anxiety is really an exaggeration of normal behavior and feelings. This approach is good advice for anybody to help them control panic and anxiety.”
Dr Allan Norris MA, MSc, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS
The Birmingham Post, June 29th, 2004Dr Norris is a consultant clinical psychologist and member of the British Psychological Society, who works at Birmingham’s Nuffield Hospital.