Thanks to each of you for your help.

I'm still amazed that I related this experience
that I had, having kept quiet about it for so long.

I do think that with the recurring dreams,
my anxieties have found a "safe-haven" in sleep.
I started fish-oil capsules some time ago, but my
doctor was dismissive about them.
It could be worth a new try, thanks.
Many doctors have seemed less than impressed when
I mention how important the *quality* of sleep seems to be.
Some mornings I wake up ready to take on the world,
other mornings I wake up with an "oh, boy" outlook : )
I think finding a way to get a true restful sleep could,
at least, be a potent force for symptomatic relief of my
daily anxieties. I guess it might sound like a superficial
approach, though.

-Rusty