Sally,
The amino acid Taurine is a huge, quick help for anxiety, pain and detoxification. I take 2 grams daily for Neuropathy. The herb Bacopa is also a quick route to releiving anxiety and neuralgic symptoms.
Taurine:
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-a...y-1053498.html
Bacopa:
http://www.anxiety-and-depression-so...a_monniera.php