Below are extracts from David’s site www.healing-anxiety.com where I bought the programme that transformed my life.
About Me
My name is David Johnson principal and founder of the Freedom From Fear Counselling Centre here in Auckland, New Zealand.
My first panic attacks were as a 7 year old. They went as quickly as they came, but returned 39 years later (1986). An occupational therapist referred me on to the teachings of Dr Claire Weekes, and it was her teachings that made complete recovery possible. My suffering lasted 2 ¼ years and I consider those years to have been my apprenticeship. In other words, I went to the UNIVERSITY OF SUFFERING where theory was not a part of the course. Because of my own personal suffering, and journey to complete recovery I have been able to help other sufferers achieve the same result, through the counselling I have been offering since 1988.
You will notice this is not a “hyped-up” web site offering “the 7 secrets you need to know etc…” Because I know how vulnerable you are to any ones words (especially Health Professionals) and yes, even mine.
The only reason why you have not recovered is because NO ONE HAS SHOWN YOU HOW TO.
I know you will ALWAYS fear that which you do not understand and understanding the state you are in is the first requirement before your journey to recovery can begin. My program gives you that understanding and the tools needed to help you travel YOUR journey to recovery.
Think of the following benefits:
No Appointments to make.
No Medication to take.
If on medication. The program will help you come off it with support from your prescriber.
Ideal for those who can not travel.
You can turn to your program anytime for ongoing reassurance and help.
No ongoing costs (one payment only).
My program has been used by past clients with excellent results.
Remember it has my personal "peace of mind" money back guarantee
Why You're not Understood.
How often have I heard those words from a sufferer. Indeed for many years I have been asking this question of sufferers.
Wherever you have been for help can you honestly say you have felt understood by those trying to help you?
And the answer has always been no.
You see sufferers generally speaking are treated by those who are taught to think and treat on a clinical level. However, sufferers do not think nor do they suffer on a clinical level. In fact sufferers think and suffer on a human level, so there will always be that gulf between the sufferer and the clinician / therapist. The sufferer is always trying to understand the clinicians / therapists point of view, or the current model being presented, in other words where they are coming from. Whereas, my program comes from the sufferers point of view and therefore will only be understood by those who suffer.
There is no criticism meant or implied of anyone here. It just happens to be a fact of life.
I know you are more concerned about the state you are in NOW than what might have caused it. All you want is to be free of this thing that is holding you back from moving forward. Although I have the confidence to tell you that you CAN recover, at the moment you haven't the confidence to believe me.
Forget about me for the moment, because I have this to say. It doesn't matter who you reach out to for help, there is one thing I know for sure...
You need to be sitting in front of someone or be going through a program put together by someone who understands you more than you understand yourself. Someone who can answer these three vital questions.
Why am I like this?
How do I recover?
Having recovered, how do I stay recovered?
About You / About Me
This is where I see you
You are in a swimming pool, out of your depth, and you can’t swim. At the same time you are struggling to keep your head above water, because your fear is that you will finally go under. And as you try to stay a float you struggle even harder, and the struggle exhausts even more, because for you, it is all about surviving each moment of fear.
OR
You are now lost in a dark frightening forest and you can’t see anyway out. And your thinking is, “if only I can retrace my steps and exit the way I came in.” However, the way out is not retracing your steps. In fact the only way out is to continue on through the forest, come out the other side, move on with your life, and leave the forest behind you. (Your symptoms)
I know from personal experience what a frightening place it is to be in. However, it is not in the least bit serious medically. I also know, to your way of thinking, the more it frightens the more serious it must be. However, I repeat once more, frightening yes, serious, definitely not. Indeed the worst you feel, the further away recovery seems. (Yes, I even know this)
Do you understand what I am saying?
So what now?
You probably have come to realise through my web site that I really do have an understanding of your suffering, and you could be thinking “this is my last hope” and then that “voice of doubt” that every sufferer has says, “this program might work for others but what if it doesn’t work for me, what then? Because all hope will be lost” and that doesn’t bear thinking about does it?
Once more you are allowing fear to rule your life. It is only fear of failure that stops sufferers from reaching out for the help that I offer. This non-clinical program that I have recorded is simple and gentle in its approach. Step by step it comforts, encourages, supports and directs the sufferer on his or her journey to complete recovery.
Do not begrudge what you have been going through, because suffering like yours in many ways is a privilege. If you recover the right way:
You will end up with an inner confidence you never had.
You will have great compassion towards other sufferers
and you will look back on what you went through, and see it as an incredible learning experience.
Actually, there is no mystery about “the anxiety state”, it is so easily explained, and I refuse to complicate something that is not complicated in the first place. I know you are looking for peace of mind so here is my suggestion to you. Why don’t you get the right help from someone who really understands you, recover, and get on with your life?
(Personally, I think that is the most sensible suggestion I could make.)
I truly understand your suffering and through this very simple program am ready and able to offer the right help you so desperately want. It would be my privilege to be a part of your life through my program, in your time of need.
Don't let fear stop you from reaching out for the right help.
In other words, don't think. Instead, reach out for yourself.
This web site has been constructed with genuine sincerity because my conscience would not allow otherwise. The rest of my life will be spent helping those who reach out for the help I offer.
One of my last wishes before I eventually leave this earth will be that my work through this program continues to be made available to as many sufferers around the world as possible.
Best Wishes
David
FAQ’s
For 15 or more years I have been asked many questions about the anxiety state. Here I answer those questions most often asked.
However, first I have to assume you have been medically examined and told there is nothing organically wrong and your suffering is caused by anxiety.
Is it truly possible to completely recover from the state I am in?
YES it is TRULY POSSIBLE. I can say this with total confidence because I have been recovered for almost 16 years and have seen my own clients also recover.
I have suffered for over 40 years and my question is will I finally reach a point of no return where recovery is now beyond me?
My answer is a definite NO. Why? Because I counselled a client who had been suffering for 62 years and finally received the right help through this program. (See also Helen's testimonial. Her suffering lasted 25 years and she was a house bound agoraphobic.)
I have read that this is a serious mental disorder. Is this true?
Once again the answer is NO. It is neither serious or mental. FRIGHTENING OH YES BUT NOT SERIOUS. Also, you are nervously ill not mentally ill. (Such as someone experiencing schizophrenia or psychotic episodes.)
Sometimes I feel I am going crazy. Could or will this ever happen?
It is impossible for someone in an anxiety state to go crazy. I promise you the following:
There is no edge to go over
Your feelings WILL NOT (indeed CAN NOT) finally grow beyond your control.
What you imagine will NEVER EVER HAPPEN.
To recover is it important that first I go back into my past to try and find the cause of my present state?
I have never felt the need to go back into my clients past. After all I am sure you are more concerned about the state you are in NOW than what might have caused it. Finally being free of the fear within will allow you to move forward with your life because at the moment the state you are in is holding you back from doing just that. Also, if you recover the right way you will develop an inner confidence you have never had as well as having great compassion towards other sufferers I PROMISE YOU THIS.
I have been taking anti-depressants for many years. Will this program help me come off them?
YES. You see COMPLETE RECOVERY means just that COMPLETE RECOVERY. (With no further medication required.) This program will definitely help you come off your medication. (With guidance from your prescriber of course.)
There is so much information on the internet about anxiety, panic disorders, phobia's, O.C.D, depression etc that I don't know which way to turn or who to believe. It is so confusing. I have tried so many avenues to no avail. Please answer TRUTHFULLY, will this program work for me?
TRUTHFULLY YES. You see I have been encouraged by my own clients to put this program together.
Encouraging words such as:
"I am so pleased you are doing this."
"I just know that this program will be as helpful for other sufferers as it has been for me."
"The way you present it is so simple, so logical, so understandable."
"If only I had known about you years ago. I am sure I would not have suffered the way I have."
"Don't ever stop doing this work."
ALSO DON'T FORGET THIS
My own recovery is proof that my program DOES WORK.
I REPEAT
When practiced the way I teach you, COMPLETE RECOVERY will be the end result, I ASSURE YOU OF THIS.
None of us live forever so one of my last wishes would be that this program be made available to as many sufferers around the world as possible.
I have come to realise the only sufferers I will ever be able to help are those who reach out. Although I have had many come to see me fearful of not getting the right help, I find it interesting that they always leave with a smile on their face.
We who work in this area should do so in a humble way and not put ourselves above or apart from those who suffer.
Therefore to make this program as personal as possible I have recorded it as if you were sitting beside me.