Thanks, Forward12. That is good advice. The sleepiness is a side effect of the Clonidine. I wish I could quit taking it but it is one of the few I can take -- I can't take any diuretics because they all seem to have a sulfa ingredient and I am allergic to that. I'm just glad the Clonidine only makes me sleepy!
I tried the local counseling center with a sliding scale but it is a rip-off. I don't know whether or not I can afford it because it doesn't tell you upfront what the charge is -- you just have to bring cash and wait and see what they charge you.
Going to try a little Lexapro tomorrow and see what it does.
Meanwhile I have learned that if I eat a good meal (protein) it helps a little with anxiety.