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The Linden Method genuinely saved my life.
I'd been living with high anxiety for about five years, and doing all the typical routes of treatment (CBT, SSRI's, Sleeping pills etc...) None of which worked. Then I came across TLM, and the coaching that came with it. Within one week of starting, I could see a substantial improvement in my mental health. Within 3 weeks, I was back to living the life I had been desperate to get back to and within 6 weeks I was more or less anxiety free. The method is nothing mystical or magical, it is a simple scientific process that is completely logical and easy to follow; the best part of the process Is the fact that it simply demands you do the things humans were programmed and designed to do in the first place. I have since recommended the method to loved ones and friends, who have also recovered from anxiety and are now living the lives they want to live.
It's incredibly easy to feel sceptical about a recovery programme when it comes to anxiety because anxious people risk assess EVERYTHING, but I can say with 100% certainty and assurance that this recovery programme is the ONLY one that actually does what it says on the tin. I implore anyone who is currently suffering, or knows anyone who is currently suffering, to get in touch and get your life back on track.

I was surprised to see so many bad reviews for this product which is why I decided to leave my review. I bought the product 20 years ago after suffering severe anxiety (thinking i was going crazy) and panic attacks for about 5 years.

My doctor offered me drugs and told me i would just have to learn to deal with it for the rest of my life, which made it worse.

After finding the linden method, it was really my last resort, the money didnt matter to me as i couldnt feel anything anyway. The truth is it took some time to work, it is not a quick fix. You have to follow the strategy consistently. It took me about 6 months before I had a whole day where I didn't think about my anxiety, and wow that was incredible, inconceivable that it was possible.

After about a year I had completely eradicated it and was probably less anxious than the average person because i had a toolkit to deal with it. Occasionally id still have a flashback of the feeling of fear, but it would subside very quickly. After another 5 years even the flashbacks stop. Now i cant even make myself anxious if i try.

Maybe the other people who left bad reviews were expecting a quick fix with no effort. It is not. You have developed bad habits and you need to work on yourself to get rid of them.

For example, one guy who said he went on a 3 day retreat and it didnt work. IT IS NOT GOINT BE FIXED in 3 days. You might learn the tools to fix it in 3 days though.

I cant comment on the customer support as i didnt use it, i just followed the course on my own.

I joined the linden method back in 2008 and his advice on how to get off benzos was irresponsible and nearly cost me my life. I don't know if it has now been amended but it was very dangerous advice!!!! Had to put my experience as of today but wanted to leave a review after hearing other horror stories about his method.

UTTER WASTE OF MONEY - STAY WELL CLEAR

I originally used this company several years ago when I was struggling with severe anxiety and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). More recently, while dealing with a period of grief and unresolved childhood trauma, I decided to return for support.

One of the reasons I chose this company in the first place was that I paid for what was advertised as "lifetime support." Unfortunately, when I recently tried to access that support, my experience was extremely disappointing.

Over the past five days, I have repeatedly attempted to contact the company but have received little or no meaningful response. At a time when I was seeking help, I felt ignored and unsupported.

I also found that some of the contact methods advertised appeared not to work. Phone numbers were unavailable, email communication was unsuccessful, and I struggled to obtain clear responses through the channels provided on the website.

What has upset me most is the contrast between the promises made when I purchased the service and the support I have experienced now. As someone who specifically paid for lifetime support, I expected communication, accessibility and a willingness to help. Instead, I have been left feeling frustrated, disappointed and let down.

For a company that promotes support for anxiety and emotional wellbeing, I expected a much higher standard of customer care. Based on my recent experience, I cannot recommend this service.

I spent a lot of time and a lot of money on these courses I had one-to-one. It took me a couple of years to realise Charles is a scam artist stay away be warned.

I am compelled to write this review, as I notice there are a lot of negative reviews of the Linden Method lately.

I had Panic Attack Disorder, which then developed into Generalised Anxiety Disorder as I began to fear having panic attacks in all aspects of life (as we know how horrendous they are), which also developed into agoraphobia etc. I suffered in pain daily for 4 years. Had CBT from local services etc, offered benzos (which I did not take). I wanted a medication free solution, but nothing offered worked.

I found the Linden Method and I can categorically tell you, the method and the 9 Pillars 100% work.

It seems to me that people are in disbelief how simple the solution is, given all the complex therapies there are. Charles is right in that the other therapies unintentionally exacerbate the situation for well-explained reasons outlined in his book.

Just throwing out that all the Linden Method is, is "just distracting yourself" does not do justice to the holistic methodology. However, it is true that this is probably the singular most important pillar to recovery.

We all know when suffering from anxiety we have those periods where we experience relief and when we focus on 'Oh I haven't felt anxiety in a while', it's that inward introspection that brings the anxiety back on.

The process of "distraction" is to extend those periods of relief for longer and longer through partaking in activities that completely engross you and then literally not allowing a minute to go by idly.

Most of us have never really gone a day without a minute unoccupied, but it's that level of commitment that will speed up your recovery. As you're distracted, your body is healing in the background as it has time to relax and bring yourself back to baseline. If you do this enough over a long enough time horizon (which varies for everyone) your body will become anchored at a normal level of anxiety again.

I am 9, nearly 10 years anxiety disorder free thanks to this method. I thought my life was ruined and over. Thankfully Charles and his team existed and I have had 9 amazing years of my life since. I will always speak up for this methodology and recommend it to anyone suffering from anxiety disorders.

I have rarely reviewed a book without reading it in its entirety, however, I am making an exception with The Linden Method. I am making an exception because after reading the chapter on the Nine Pillars I was alarmed by the irresponsible advice. It appears both grandiose and downright dangerous.

After reading the chapter, I immediately Googled Charles Linden to see if he is aligned with Scientology because of the negativity about doctors and medications. Apparently, he is not a Scientologist but nor does he have any medical qualifications.

Four of the nine pillars are as follows:

Pillar 1: Doctors aren’t required. Stop this anxious habit now!

Pillar 2: Talk to your doctor about withdrawing your medication.

Pillar 4: Only follow this method.

Pillar 6: Stop leaning on other people.

To be fair, I read many positive reviews by people who swear by this method. Also, he does advise readers that Pillar 2 must be followed under strict medical supervision. Nevertheless, it is a risky business to not only withdraw medication but also someone’s entire support structure as required under Pillars 1, 2 and 6. I am concerned the objective of the pillars is to prioritise Pillar 4: Only follow this method.

There is sufficient evidence about psychiatric illnesses to show some are caused by chemical imbalances. It is not simply mind over matter.
Doctors are already being second-guessed by patients who consult “Dr Google” beforehand. The last thing they need is Charles Linden telling patients positive thoughts and busyness will resolve their illnesses.

I have no intention of reading the remainder of The Linden Method. I will continue to put my faith in people who actually have medical degrees rather than someone who has developed a “method” based on personal experience of what worked for him. I advise you to do likewise.

UPDATE: They tried to have my review removed as defamatory but it was deemed not to be. Have I been a client in the sense of paying thousands of dollars attending their programs? No, I only had the misfortune to read the book and never claimed otherwise.

The latest ploy is to claim I left the review for the wrong business. If that's the case, the positive reviews must also be for the wrong business but strangely they are only challenging negative reviews and not positive ones.

There is ample evidence of the efficacy of the Linden Method ... which happens to all come from various lindenmethod websites. Enough said. I stand by everything I said in the review.

I would be very careful with the concept of filling out your day with activity. That’s physically impossible.

Like many people I was desperate to find the miracle cure to Anxiety and after numerous talking therapies, CBT, meditation and non medical interventions I saw an ad for TLM and thought this was exactly what I was looking for. In hindsight I should have realised anyone promising to banish anxiety and cure me was a red flag but like many of us, we are at our most vulnerable and will try anything to get back to our former selves.
I went on a one day retreat and basically covered nothing ground breaking or new, just a continuation of the practise that Charles talks about in his videos, blogs and media coverage.
My view on it, I understand the principle but cannot see how it is practical or reasonable to execute. It's a bit like saying if you have tinnitus (background ringing in your ears) then play music really loud all day long and it will drown out the ringing. This is TLM in a nutshell. Engage the brain in so many mental activities from the second you wake up to the second you go to sleep and you won't give anxiety an opportunity to appear.
Like others have commented, if it doesn't work for you then that is usually seen as entirely your fault, which to a degree it is, but as I have said, it is not a realistic solution.
It is only after the course that I found out about the various complaints about Charles and Beth, not allegedly their names, and their way of working. Would it surprise anyone to learn that allegedly Charles used to be a car salesman?
From my own experience all I can say is that 2 weeks after this course I went on a long haul flight, which I have taken over 50 times before, and whilst listening to Charles' audio for very stressful situations, at 35,000 feet I had the first panic attack in my life and passed out.
Maybe TLM does work for some people but not for me. What did I learn from it? I learned that commercial courses run by non medically/clinically trained, ex car salesmen and endorsed by z list celebrities are to be avoided in future. I am glad I went because it actually helped me realise there is no magic cure to anxiety and anyone who promises you there is, generally is just after your money. However, I am lucky, I can afford to throw hundreds of pounds away on a course, but I know many people can't. My advice to you is speak to professional clinically trained experts first and only if you have tried many different ones and had no success with any, consider going down the magic answer route, but with great caution.

Praying on vulnerable people . Supposed to be backed by a money back guarantee . I sent mine back recorded delivery . Nothing was refunded . Nice work

This program is life changing, I have been well now for years and still use all of Charles methods to this day. Before this, I wasn’t an anxious mess, No, Doctors could help and I was just pumped with medication. No therapy helped just made it worse. I talk about this program to anyone and everyone who suffers with anxiety, This isn’t about coping this is About curing your anxiety disorder. The support the methods the compliance and the nine pillars are absolutely gold and anyone suffering should do this program. You don’t have to be poorly you can be well and live a perfectly normal and happy life. You just need to stay complying with the program and know that you can achieve anything. Beth and Charles are the most amazing human beings ever, Integrity, Determination, And willingness to help others is inspiring. This is by far the best program in the world and I will forever be grateful for how this changed my life for the better

My review has also been taken down along with all the other negative reviews! Charles and Beth are both con artists, that is not even their real names! They have no medical background whatsoever and word the method in a way that grabs the attention of anyone suffering so desperately from all types of anxiety. I spent £3400 on this and when I challenged why it wasn’t working they became aggressive and blamed me, even tho I was doing exactly what they told me to do! There is countless ex employees who have spoken out about the corruption of the linden method and how it is designed to fool the sufferers that they will be well and in the beginning you do believe that but it soon becomes apparent that it’s just a con! Real professionals have reviewed the method and called it out to be a load of waffle. The lindens have also been taken to court many times over the last decade due to people realising it’s a con. Hence why they keep folding the company and re naming it! I have personally received threats from Charles for exposing him and so have lots of others. I have the proof of these threats so he can threaten me all he likes. Please do not waste £1000s on this false promise of wellness, you will end up far worse off. This is a truthful statement and I will keep saying it no matter how many times they get it removed!

I recently completed a stay at The Linden Method retreat when my anxiety conditions were at there absolute all time high. OCD thoughts and actions were totally consuming my every waking moment and I was surviving on 3 hours sleep. I am absolutely in amazement at how the Linden Method has helped me to turn my life around. I believe that I have found ways to tackle anxiety for the first time in my life. This is the only thing that has worked for me following years of CBT and talking therapies. Understanding that the reason I struggle with anxiety is largely because I am a creative person is a revelation and one that has made me feel proud of who I am rather than ashamed. I have completely integrated the tools learnt on the retreat into my everyday life and they are even leading me towards the path of setting up own business, something I never thought I would have had the strength for before. The Linden Method saved my life in my darkest time!

Absolute rip-off merchant and he should be shut down.

What he preaches is absolute bullshit and is dangerous. He literally tells people to not talk about their anxiety and to not see any other medical practicioners or therapists. Whilst at the same time raking in cash by charging £375 for 75 minutes of HIS time.

Meanwhile many people continue to struggle in silence as his methods do not work and people are encouraged to keep their struggles to themselves.

He is endangering lives.

Disgusting.

The Linden Method should be spread across the world! Myself and my sister attended one of their retreats. Both full of anxiety and depression due to a recent passing of our mother. From start to finish we really felt we were in a safe, inviting and calm environment. They taught me to identify my anxiety and what my triggers are. But they made me see anxiety I’m a completely different light. It was amazing to see not only how we changed but the other people attending the Lindon Method. Some not even being able to speak and hiding in the corner. To see them become the wonder bubbly person they should be. I have the control of my anxiety now. It doesn’t control me. If it sneaks up out of the shadow again, I now have the tools to smash it.
Thank you! Worth every penny!

This method is by far the best method to cure a severe anxiety condition. It really is the only way, please try it for yourself and be determined. You will live the life you deserve anxiety free

The best thing you will ever do to cure your severe anxiety; I suffered for years and this was the only thing that worked. It's a process that takes a few months it's not an instant fix as some people may misinterpret. But when you complete the process you will be so happy that you did as the fog of anxiety will be gone and you'll be able to move on with your life; please do it ❤️

From the age of 18 I suffered from Agoraphobia and anxiety. It lasted at different intensities for the best part of 30 years. It changed my life completely. I was locked into a belief that I was in danger somehow and the panic attacks that started in the beginning became a pattern of avoiding a lot of things for fear of triggering another. And so the cycle begins. No matter how I tried to make sense of it I just couldn’t find myself out of the web. It informed so much of my life for so long that I cannot even imagine who or where I would be now had it not ever afflicted me. Ok, eventually I thought I would try the Linden Method. I made a deal with myself to totally listen to what Charles Linden was telling me. I would completely trust him and believe that his experience, his own story and recovery could happen to me too. I believed him from the moment I started watching his presentations and learned from him what was actually going on in my body when I had these entrenched chain of thoughts which would trigger my symptoms I.e I was in danger etc..
The Linden method began to sow seeds in my subconscious fairly quickly. I think this happened over the course of a month. My symptoms lessened and my confidence in my myself as an agoraphobic sufferer grew. It’s as if the catastrophic thinking was going away. The usual ‘what if’ thinking that I had become so used to subtly disappeared and my world didn’t appear like a world I should avoid anymore. I wouldn’t lie about something like this. This is a deeply destructive, embarrassing and personal disorder of fear that so so many people suffer from. I was sceptical that it wouldn’t work as nothing else had. I thought there must be something mentally wrong going on in my head but to trust in just one thing, well I would recommend this method as a very powerful tool and I would go as far as to say that I believe the Linden will and should become a Gold standard in treating many of these relating issues.

The Linden Method absolutely saved my life when I first discovered it at 19 years old. I was suffering from Panic disorder & Agoraphobia. Charles explained Anxiety in a way that the doctors and specialists I had seen couldn't. The program gave me the steps, tools, education & courage I needed to face my fears and become Panic attack & Agoraphobia free. ❤️🙏 I had the chance to meet the team 15 years later, when I flew from Canada to the UK to meet them in person Last year. Regardless of the challenges that life brings, I know I will be able to forever refer to the valuable tools and lessons the Linden Method brings.

I've used the method for several months and have had improvement! I was at my all time low about a year ago. Severe Depersonalization and derealization. And I would get dizzy alot as well. I was in my own personal hell and would cry everyday for months. I purchased the Linden method on ebay but then I decided I needed more one one on and bought the new version a few months later. It's a pretty easy concept. But I needed the extra support. I love being able to go to the zoom meetings weekly and ask Charles himself personal detailed questions. It brought me great comfort! His wife Beth is so knowledgeable and comforting as well. Charles is straight forward and so knowledgeable about every question I ask. I go to the zoom meetings from time to time if I have any new questions. My Dp/Dr is pretty much gone. I maybe have it here and there 15% of the times. I havent cried for about 6 months. Yes I still deal with dizziness but I'm trying to get rid of that symptom as well. I have a ways to go but I notice each passing month I feel stronger and stronger. I'm very stubborn and I dwell on things so I feel like it's been a longer journey. Intellectual engagement is slow and steady for me. I need to push myself more because I find myself on autopilot or I don't challenge myself enough mentally. I think the key with the Linden Method is not to give up and keep at it. Something will stick and when that happens your anxiety as well as the symptoms will drastically reduce. We don't have to suffer for the rest our lives. This is such a short time to really challenge ourselves and learn to not due risk assessments and live a normal life like we once had before. I really do beleive that!