The Linden Method Recovery Retreat

My sister, Chloe has suffered immensely over the past 7.5 years with ongoing medical conditions, all of which has had a detrimental effect on her overall well being and mental health. In 2013, Chloe was unexpectedly diagnosed with POTS (Postural Tachycardia Syndrome), an abnormal increase in heart rate that occurs after sitting up or standing. This condition came as a surprise as Chloe before this time was completely fit and healthy until recieving the HPV vaccination for protection against cervical cancer. From ongoing research, it can be suggested that POTS can be a cause from this vaccine and other girls similar to Chloes age around the world have faced familiar diagnosis. As a result of this she spent majority of her Secondary School education in and out of hospitals in search for answers and support. Much of her life was spent uncontrollably fainting and fitting unaware of what was happening to her body as a result. Chloe's character and personality became deflated, low and anxious as the life she once lived appeared to have disappeared before her eyes. This as a family was challenging and heart renching to face. Chloe became feeling isolated quickly, finding it extremely difficult to find and maintain friendship groups that were sincere and trust worthy. For years she felt alone, questioning and asking questions about why this has happened to her. Since 2013, Chloe has also suffered with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) which is a connective tissue disorder due to an abnormality in how the body makes collagen. This has caused Chloe difficulty in delayed gastric emptying and dysmotility which as a result caused Chloe to have a Gastrostomy, most commonly known as a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) tube inserted into the stomach. This was inserted to ensure Chloe maintained sufficient weight for 1.5 years. This added to Chloe's tiredness and cause servere strain on her well being. As another result of her POTS, Chloe has had to manage Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which has affected her daily life, constantly checking her blood sugars to ensure she is in range to prevent dizziness, fainting and hypoglycemic episodes. For many years Chloe has survived but she has struggle to live. Chloe has been through so much suffering, distress and heart ache during her teenage years due to her ongoing and newly occuring medical condition and this has meant she has missed out on so much in those 7 years including: months of education, school trips, being involved in friendship groups, solicaising and living a normal life a teenager should do. Chloe become increasingly introvert, anxious and isolated in which has gone on to affect her mental health immensely. She has struggled to regain control over her life and has developed an attachment and anxiety disorder as a result, effecting her life daily. She has begun to lose sight of what it means to be happy and that is absolutely devastating to see. As a family we have worked alongside Chloe with NHS counselling, private counselling, medication, mental health trusts and urgent support programs. As much as we are truly appreciative all of the help and support these alliances have provided us as a family with, we havent managed to see effective results in Chloe's anxiety and attachment disorder. After spending a lot of time researching into anxiety and attachment I came across The Linden Method and I was taken away by the reviews and science surrounding their program and residential retreat scheme. I watched videos after videos of people's personal experiences with mental health and disorders they battle with and I was surprised to see the impact the program has had on them and their outlook on life. Every video I watched begged and encourage people who feel like they have given up to go to The Linden Method Recovery Retreat for the four day program to experience and embody change. The four day program is £3,480 that includes: accomodation, food, course tuition and content and ongoing support from The Linden Method Specialists, via telephone and email after the four day residential. We would truly appreciate any kind donation towards this residential opportunity in attempt to get back the Chloe we as a family once knew.The Linden Method program is a unique and dedicated anxiety disorder recovery program which was developed by Charles Linden in 1997. Since this time, The Linden Method Program has been used by over 227,000 aniexty sufferers around the world and is referred to by psychologists and medics, clinics, the NHS and businesses. The Linden Method uses a multi-facetted supportive structure to produce fast and simple results in every person who complies. The Linden Tree is a psycho-educational recovery and practitioner accreditation program provider that offers home access, online workshops and residential programs of recovery.  The Linden Method retreat program aims to focus on psycho-educational practice as opposed to psychology and their work is based entirely on science. You can read more about 'The Science of Recovery' and how it is so effective by following this link below and reading the information under the 'one science - one solution' sub category (it is a VERY interesting and educational read, so please check it out) www.thelindenmethod.co.uk. The Linden Method Recovery retreat program is located in Kidderminster, Worchestershire and the four day residential aims to help people overcome aniexty, panic attacks, phobias, obsessions and depression and The Linden Method focuses on real recovery. Many a-listers, celebrities, radio presenters, actors and actresses such have used this program as a recovery scheme. Here some of The Linden Method ambassadors to name a few who believe in the science and recovery of this programme:Plum Skye's (Vogue editor)Lady Hemmer Mornington Miranda Hart (Actress)Linder Robson (Actress)Jodie Kidd (Supermodel)Kate Ford (Actress)I truly believe that The Linden Method Recovery Retreat is the answer to so many peoples sufferings and daily distress and anxieties. Thank you for taking the time to read this campaign story and PLEASE take a look at The Linden Method website. www.thelindenmethod.co.ukMental health is so so close to all of our hearts, either from personal experiences or from loved ones around us and I hope from giving you more information about this programme you could potentially help somebody else go on to live a life they truly deserve. Thank you again for your time x