Hey there Grey. I understand the desire for meds other than alcohol and the issues with sleplessness. For that matter, I understand wanting a particular med. I hoped to high heavens that I was given lamictal and my prayers were answered. If you're not givin your poison of choice, I'd recommend taking a nice helping of Benedryl. For me, it's worked pretty well from time to time with the sleep issue. And you can most definately become exhausted from the anxiety. For that matter, you can become exhausted from most any emotion that over exerts itself, therefore over exerting you. When I've had a particularly rough cycle I find myself needing to sleep for at least a week or two. If you can, try not to feed these feelings. They only become worse. What I mean is that when you're anxiety is getting out of control, make an honest effort to do something that relaxed you. If you can't then it's ok. At least you tried. And who knows, if you make an effort every time you feel this way, who knows, one day you might become the "Distraction King"... the guy who can ride out the feelings and not let the feelings run his life. Good luck talking with the doc. I hope everything goes well.

Ry