nothings,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry to hear you are struggling so with anxiety.

I think you need to be working on the anxiety as your primary problem. You could try taking L-Tryptophan and L-Theanine plus the vitamin regimen in the Vitamins sticky at the top to help your brain get settled. It may help to get a full hormone assessment. Hormone imbalances can be the cause of your anxiety.

What anti-depressants did you try and what were you problems with them ? I had extreme anxiety issues after an event last summer and the doc put me on Celexa with good results.

If you can try sleeping while watching TV, it may help. Put on a program or DVD that is interesting but slow and not overly exciting. Turn the volume down. Watch it and let your eyes close. It may be able to fill your conscious thoughts enough to prevent anxious thoughts. I used to do this with a DVD of Celtic Women. I was usually asleep watching 'the girls' within 10 to 20 minutes. I know of others who use this same system to occupy their thoughts until they fall asleep.

I hope this helps. My best to you.