great thread!!!!
i wonder if anyone gets tired of my major "cure-all" for depression or anxiety but here goes, zen, exercise. your mind can't race if you focus on the exercise. if you can go out, take a brisk walk, jumping jacks in place, etc.
if you're prohibited from exercise, try doing a cross-word puzzle or regular puzzle or some form of mind distraction. once again it gives your mind a rest and that's what it needs.
a lot of people might say, well that's not relaxing ,but it is cause what you want to relax is your racing brain.
warm bath... and warm milk...has a natural relaxing chemical in it.
can u get comfy, close your eyes, and focus just on breathing deeper breaths? if you get distracted, acknowledge it, and then refocus on your breathing.
i hope that these suggestions may help...i'm doing all the above myself today...little anxiety going on too.