Hi fern, I've had a couple of very busy days. I am just catching up. This thread makes me happy! I am so very hopeful that BP illness is behind you!

I, too, think you have a great plan. Of course, you would! You are very thorough, very thoughtful, very competent in every way!

I am excited, too,about your continued training in your field of interest.

Oh, back to Holy Basil! I have heard of it, mostly regarding use In HIV/AIDS. I have never studied up on the various uses. Thank you for the link.

I don't want to go OT; yet, would like to mention yet another potential herbal formulation: Bach's Rescue Remedy. I know of several women who carry this in their purse for use when feeling anxious. I have also used this with dogs when they have a lot of anxiety caused by exposure to training centers and/or to other dogs during training. it even worked on my German Shepherds, who are notoriously very high strung. There is a formulation with an alcohol base and a formula made with a glycerin base.

I second Still_crazy's theanine suggestion, as well.
What would we do without still_crazy?

I hope and pray you can put this all behind you, fern.
In a relatively short time, you have become very dear to me. Like BirdDancer, I do hope we will continue to hear from you! You are an amazing person, with such bright energy and you are such a blessing to all of us!