Charles Linden Program?

Hi lulu, I'm sorry your having a rough time at the moment......when my anxiety was really bad I couldn't go to busy public places either...I think I was afraid I would freak out or collapse or make a fool of myself, something like that...I do some of Charles linden's cd's I got them from amazon.com but really any relaxation cd's are good, also guided medication is also good you can get cd's for that too...have you spoken to your dr about maybe going in meds for a while to help with the anxiety?

I have been doing cbt therapy and it is really life altering....I am starting to control my anxiety instead of letting it control me...anyway I wish you the best good luck and I hope you feel well soon....Shannon :))

Hey lulu, ok I'm Being nosy but why can't you take antidepressants? You don't have to answer if you don't want to...and what do you mean you don't have much time left on this earth, when people say things like that it scares me....I hope your not thinking any silly thoughts..please talk to someone, anyone if you are having really bad thoughts ok....

Can you talk to you health practitioner? It's ok to take something for the anxiety, medication won't hurt you........ok what has helped me was accepting that what I have is an anxiety disorder, not something else weird and wonderful, I started seeing a psychologist and I have a great dr....I don't take any medications except herbal ones and sometimes half a Valium if I get really worked up.....

As I said before I am doing cbt therapy, relaxation and guided meditation tapes and I am now exercising everyday for 30 mins to help boost my endorphins......they make you feel good apparently...

Anyway please hang in there it does get better believe me...but please get some help and do what the dr and nurse practice tells you.....you will be ok....hugs to you shannon

Thanks Guys,

What I meant by not long to live is because of my health issue....I was diagnosed with Hep C back in 2007!!!! I was completely devastated and did not understand how I could have contracted this virus. Because of not having any insurance, I have not been able to get treated for this. I just have to live with it day to day and let it eat at me. This is way I have this anxiety, I am sure. I went to one specialist and he thinks that i could have had this for decades; Possibly since I was a child. Anyway, I started to get these dizzy attacks 3 years ago and now it is constant. I have a constant feeling of dizziness. It is so extreme that I have a hard time walking around. I eat as healthy as possible and do not smoke or drink. I take Milk Thisle and a MV. I have tried to take antidepressents but they make me feel so horrible. The side effects are irritation and DIZZINESS!!!
Also, I get obsessive thoughts and terrible nightmares. I am terrified of these types of meds. I have never been to a Psy doctor who could help me understand whats going on. These General Practitioners just write the scrip and say to just take it and the sides will go away after a week or so.
Well, I took Zoloft for 17 days. A quarter of a .25 mg and i didn't sleep for the entire 2 weeks. I couldn't handle the nighmares and then the dizzies were getting awful. So, I quite taking it before it was too late. I truely wish that there was something that I could take to make me feel like my ole self again. I was taking a small dose of xanax everyday, like a half of a .25. That really did help me for a couple of years. I weaned myself off and didn't take anything for 6 months. I had the agoraphobia under control. Then, it started to come back again. My blood pressure started to spike and that freaked me out. I tried several different BP meds and they all gave me some awful side effects. Finally I found one that seems to work but it makes my ears RING off the wall. I am only taking a quarter of that tablet too. The doctor told me that it's not from that BP Med (it's not one of the sides) I don't believe that, because it started when I started the med. I am searching for a good Doctor, one that can handle all of my issues. I did go to a therapist two weeks ago. She wasn't too much help though. I told her that I needed CBT for the dizzy issue and she thought that it was more of a physical problem. She told me that I should continue to do the breathing excercises and try to find a good doctor. She does not believe in any medications and we prayed for my healing. I was suspose to see her again today but because of finances, I rescheduled. What type of herbal supplements do you take for the anxiety? I have anti D's but have not tried yet. I am always afraid of the side effects. My life has pretty much come to a halt and i feel that I am just existing and not really living. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much and God Bless.....