Ryan, my alcoholism began with anxiety. I drank to quell those feelings. I realized this after I quit drinking and the anxiety came back like a sledgehammer banging at me.
Some things that might help:
- hot baths
- lavender scent (candles, essential oils, inscense)
- chamomile tea
- breathing exercises for calming
In addition to the stuff above, I've also taken herbal supplements (vitamins, dietary supplements, whatever you like to call them) that are touted to be good for anxiety--and I believe they did help. However, since forum rules direct that we not mention medications, I feel that I shouldn't tell you what I've taken.
You might ask your doctor about natural anxiety control. If he or she won't help you, you might consider visiting a herbalist.
I hope I've not gone against forum rules, but my anxiety was intense for about the first year of my sobriety. I wasn't on any drugs or alcohol, but I had actual paranoia. So I totally understand where you're coming from.