Thanks so much for posting the above, jexa. I'm going to print that out for myself. Really helpful! Thank you!

Hi elliemay. I would also suggest exercise. As you say, intense anxiety is all about excess energy. So finding a way to re-channel that energy can be really helpful. Depending on the weather, can you go outside for a brisk walk or jog? If that feels like too much of a stretch, or if the weather makes that impossible, then you could try some housework. In all seriousness I find that cleaning my kitchen floors or stripping the bed and putting fresh sheets on - or any other physical task - can be a good way of distracting myself from anxiety.

Really hope you feel better soon