I'm new here but enjoyed reading some of the others posts. I started having anxiety about a year ago when speaking in front of groups. One attack was so sever, I had to bail on a room full of ppl where I was one of the main presenters. My doctor prescribed inderal and valium which seems to work well just before I start a presentation. Normally, if I can get through the first 2 minutes everything is great. Its just getting started.


I work more than fulltime and just recently finished work on my MS in December. I was pulling close to 100hr weeks between working and school for the past 2 years. After graduating, I put my extra time back into working on my consulting business. Still overworking and little sleep.

Well, last week 2 things happened, I found out my department is getting reorganized and consumed by another. And my consulting business had a set back when my server crashed. I started having the constant feeling of anxiety, not sleeping well, loss of apetite, constant worry about things that are minor. I honestly think my situation at work will be fine I just don't understand why I can't stop worrying.

I went to my doctor again and he prescribed exeffor. I tried that for 2 days and it was horrible, weird dreams, thoughts, night sweats, etc.. I called him back and he gave me cymbalta, but after doing some research on that, I'm afraid to take it as well. So, I'm trying to do this naturally. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


thanks,

chris..