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[quote=Anonymous]OP - I'm with the other who would gently nudge you to rethink meds.

As a periodic sufferer of anxiety, I can say with certainty that you do not have to suffer so much.

However, if you are steadfast in your refusal to try meds, here are some non-med things to be diligent about.

1) Sleep is #1 priority - do whatever it takes to get good rest.
2) Exercise is #2 priority - Try for 45 minutes a day, 5 x week.
3) No alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, caffeine.  
4) Put good food into your system.  Watch your blood sugar by pairing protein with carbs.  Lay off the sugar.
5) Yoga Nidra meditation.  I downloaded some tracks from iTunes and I use them to help me sleep, but in small studies they've been proven to help PTSD patients.  I swear by them though you might find it a little weird at first.

BTW, I would highly, highly recommend you try to find a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) practitioner.  Is there someone who can help vet therapists and get you set up with an appointment if it seems too daunting to try again?

Either way, OP, hang in there.  You're not alone in this![/quote]

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