You should be able to speak to the Oncologist at the Chelsea and Westminster
There is a Dr - name escapes me - who prescribes HRT to women with a history of breast disease. I think that he is State side. The name will come to me later
How does your anxiety start? The waking hormone, cortisol, was my big problem: anytime from 3.30 a.m., I would wake terrified
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Eating regularly can ease anxiety surges. That is, every 3 hours
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I used 'valium' successfully in the 1990s, by taking 1 x 5mg tablet the night prior to any event that I couldn't avoid. Knowing that I could take another mid-morning if anxiety didn't settle: I never had to. Betablockas taken at night served me well from 2002 until 2020. The GP has prescribed an 'as necessary' anti-anxiety drug which I haven't required for 2 years. It's there. Should it be necessary.
Don't suffer anxiety, there are many medications that can help. Relaxation therapy has to be practiced daily. Have you tried the relaxation of all the muscle groups: whilst laying in bed, start at the toes, calves, thighs - working up the body, tense, relax and hold. 'rescue remedy' mouth spray can help too.
R there routes that you can take to build up confidence when there isn't as much traffic round? A friend of mine, recently bereaved who hasn't driver for years, is having instruction once lockdown is eased.
