NATURAL ANXIETY RELIEF
Is
Anxiety Ruining Your Life?
My story might sound
familiar, but I successfully overcame my severe panic and anxiety attacks
using natural anxiety relief and so can you. Today, I live panic and anxiety free.
Monday February 19, 2007
Dear
reader,
When
the topic of anxiety comes up, does it grab your attention? Do you
immediately start comparing your symptoms with those being discussed? Do you
seek advice from anyone you feel might understand what you’re experiencing,
even though they are only laypeople like you?
I used to obsess about my condition. I
wanted to know what was causing my fears and the 'strange' feeling that came
out of the blue, sweeping over me for no apparent reason.
Are you
hoping to hear just the right words, the right solutions, the right
comfort to calm your anxiety once and for all, and ease your mind from its
frantic state?
I know
exactly how you feel and what you’re going through. My name is Sylvia and I
suffered anxiety and panic for years; it reached its peak in the fifth year.
Shortly after, I was cured. That was 25 years ago.
At the height
of my panic anxiety disorder, I often believed I would lose my mind, especially when my
thoughts threatened to race out of control. At one point, I feared I would
throw myself off my 6th storey balcony, or ram my car into a
bridge abutment. I wasn’t suicidal; it was my mind going wild. In fact, the
fear of doing such a thing petrified me because I'm absolutely terrified of
dying.
I was afraid of everything: if I took a
shower someone might sneak in and kill me; if I ate I might be poisoned; if
I went out something bad might happen; if I stayed home I might collapse or
get sick and die. At any moment, this 'demon' would win and take over my
body.
At one stage, I suffered Social Anxiety
Disorder and was petrified of being out in public for fear I'd have an
attack and go out of control.
Although I was on medication for two
years, I eventually wanted to get off the anxiety drugs, but on the other
hand, I was afraid of what would happen if I stopped taking them. I
desperately wanted to find natural anxiety relief.
Every
waking moment, I studied books, mental health publications, dictionaries and
brochures – any literature I could find. I watched all the health shows on
the subject. The topic opened practically every conversation I had with my
family and friends. Inevitably, it would come up in casual conversation with
my coworkers. I’m sure they thought I was nuts for sharing such intimacies
with these virtual strangers.
In a
sense, my psychiatrist encouraged my anxiety, despite his good intentions.
That’s not to say he didn’t help me, because he did. In the end, he
moved on and my medication stopped. At that point, I had no alternative but
to learn natural anxiety relief and find an anxiety cure that
didn't require any form of medication.
Read the
review...
Linden
Method for Anxiety Treatment
When I
initially started seeing him two years earlier, we’d sit for our half-hour
session and make little progress as he quizzed me about my feelings. I
didn’t know what to tell him because each explanation seemed repetitive,
although I knew my previous week had been filled with mixed emotions and
traumatic dreams that I was glad to forget.
He
suggested I write down my dreams and any feelings I experienced between
visits. Before long, my file was over-flowing. I examined every emotion,
every oddity, every thought and sensation I had throughout every single day.
I couldn’t stop thinking about my anxiety and the inevitable panic
attacks. I wanted to know what was causing it, how my upbringing
contributed to my condition, and what specific event would trigger another
anxiety attack.
Somehow, I was convinced the only way to
rid myself of anxiety was to get rid of the cause, which must certainly be
hidden in my past.
It was
common for me to wake from disturbing dreams about being trapped or
drowning, or involving death, demons and grim reapers.
Then
one day, the doctor told me he couldn’t see me anymore because he was
switching his focus to education. I was devastated. How would I survive
without his medication and his sessions? The thought alone triggered an
anxiety attack.
Suddenly, I was alone with my anxiety and the fear of losing control.
I wondered how I would survive, so he offered to send me to a new therapist.
I was relieved, but only for a short time. On my first visit, the new doctor decided I
could be suffering some sort of epileptic episode and should have an EKG of
my brain. While I waited in the office for my treatment, the moans coming
from the patient ahead of me soon sent me fleeing into the street. I never
returned.
At that
point, I knew I had to make the rest of my recovery on my own. This meant
finding a natural anxiety relief because at this point, my
medications had stopped. My therapist
had suggested doing something I enjoyed, like joining the archeological
society. Instead, I turned to artwork, something I’d always enjoyed but
dropped after my school days. I became absorbed in the one oil painting I
actually completed. That achievement did more than take my mind off my
anxiety. It boosted my self-esteem.
You
see, I was raised in a negative environment. My father often expressed his
displeasure and constantly told me I’d never amount to anything. He
criticized my art and my writing to the point I felt inadequate. He didn’t
mean to be cruel; he just didn’t realize the effect it was having on my
emotional state.
By the
time I reached my teens, my self-esteem and confidence were all but gone. My
parents’ protectiveness added to that lack. By the time I was in my early
20s, I felt worthless and to this day, I’m convinced that was the cause of
my five-year battle with anxiety and panic later on.
The
final cure came when I decided to further my education. I started with
little steps, a night course or two. Each one brought more self-satisfaction
as my marks soared – something I’d never experienced before. The intention
was simply to get a better job, but I had no idea of the positive effects
I’d gain. Before long, I was proving that I wasn’t as stupid as I’d come to
believe. I even earned several writing awards and passed with honors. An
unexpected bonus was a complete reversal of my anxiety and panic disorder
and a growing pride in myself that I’d never known.
Today,
I admit there are occasional panic anxiety attacks, but they are extremely
minor. Moments after they begin, I do something subconsciously that I can’t
explain, and the attacks dissipate before they can get established.
My
anxiety and panic disorders began when I was in my early 30s. Six years
later, I was cured. In 1981, I attended Journalism College and launched into
an entirely new career. Now 60 years old, I’m more content than ever with my
life. Anxiety and panic don't scare me anymore because I know I can always
ward them off in a moment's desire using nothing but the natural anxiety
relief tactics that I discovered.
So
you see, I understand how anxiety and panic can severely affect the
quality of your life. Now I want to help you.
I’ve
reviewed several products that provide the anxiety cure that eluded me for many
years. These books reveal how I did it and today, I am able to live anxiety
and panic free. It took me five years to figure it out for myself, but
with these books, your path to an anxiety cure is much shorter and faster. Don't let
the simplicity of these methods fool you. They are proven to work. I'm
living proof.
( Click on
the reviews in the right column
to learn more.-----> ) |
Book
Reviews
Below are three anxiety cures I've reviewed
for you. They are both proven to work. As a former anxiety sufferer, I
recommend them equally. However, the Linden Method for Anxiety Treatment is a more comprehensive
package with several audios and one-on-one counseling included.
The Linden Method
for Anxiety Treatment was created by a person who suffered
severe anxiety and panic for many years, beginning when he was in his teens.
Doctors seemed unable to cure him, so he tried all the methods he could
find, from holistic to medication. Then, he discovered through trial and
error the key to stopping his anxiety and panic forever. He shares his story
which many sufferers can relate to. He also shares his method for
eliminating anxiety and panic permanently. It's simplicity will surprise
you.
Read the review...
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The method is simple, yet effective. Developed by a former
anxiety sufferer, Panic Away discusses anxiety, how it manifests and how
people encourage its persistence. This book gives you the advice you need to
understand how you can be cured, then offers a fast and lasting cure.
Read the review...
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This is the latest hot anxiety-relief product to come onto
the internet this year.
Written by ex-anxiety sufferer Paul David, it provides the
answers you need and the techniques that will finally move you into a life
free from anxiety and panic.
Read the review...
Anxiety Tips
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Everyone feels nervous when they are faced with a
particularly unnerving situation, like speaking in front of a crowd of
strangers or starting out on a new career path.
For some people, it's shyness. For others, it's the idea of
facing a situation in which they can't guarantee the outcome. Perhaps they
will make a mistake and embarrass themselves. This is normal.
When the anxiety is so extreme that it disrupts your life,
causing you to avoid social contact altogether, you might have social
anxiety disorder, also referred to as social phobia. It might get so severe
that it interferes with your work, leisure and routine activities.
Social anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental
disorders, affecting up to 13% of people in western countries. Generally, it
begins in the mid teens, although it can begin earlier, rarely in adulthood.
It's believed that it likely is related to your genes, your body's chemistry
or the amygdala (a part of the brain) that controls the fear response.
Emotional Signs
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intense fear of situations where you don't know people |
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Fear of being judged |
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Anxiety about being humiliated |
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Anxiety that disrupts your daily routine |
Physical Signs
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Blushing |
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Profuse sweating |
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Trembling |
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Nausea |
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Stomach upset |
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Difficulty talking |
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Muscle tension |
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Confusion |
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Palpitations |
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Diarrhea |
Coping Skills
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Practice relaxation exercises |
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Take up a new hobby or one you've put aside |
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Get enough sleep |
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Eat a well-balanced diet |
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Set realistic goals |
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Avoid alcohol and mind-enhancing illicit drugs such
as marijuana |
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Find activities that take your mind off your anxiety,
like walking in the country or the local park, swimming or cycling. |
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Spend time with people you feel comfortable with and
do something pleasurable. Don't just sit around and talk about your
condition. |
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Go shopping |
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Go for a drive |
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Study something you enjoy: art, archaeology, crafts,
photography, writing, etc. Check your school's leisure courses guide for
ideas. Some schools offer correspondence classes which you can do from
home. |
Book
Reviews
Excellent programs offering natural anxiety relief that have
proven successful
Linden Method
for Anxiety Treatment
Read the review...
Panic Away
Read the review...
At Last A Life
Read the review...
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