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CBT is often effective for anxiety. It's cognitive behavioral therapy which helps you challange the source of ill founded thoughts that lead to fears. Too bad that the doc didn't have you see a counselor first.
Then, there's mind/body techniques that you can try. Mind/body breathing exercises, physical exercise, yoga, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, and biofeedback are just some of the stress reduction techniques used for anxiety. Try different techniques and determine which routine you can stick to with your schedule.
Aromatherapy is supposed to help too. Decaf tea is soothing. I use it nightly to calm down before bedtime.
There are different herbs you can research on the net. But, you must use caution, cuz, they can interfer with meds prescribed by your doc.
Oh, and for a much more benign anxiety medication, that was effective for me, try BuSpar. I wish you the best. Please let us know how you're doing.
Shalom!
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