No problem! I don't think it's bizarre to get anxiety about getting anxiety, I think it's quite common actually. Once you have an anxiety attack, you don't typically want another one! Logically we know we don't need to have anxiety or the situation doesn't warrant it, but it's not that simple. Judging our response usually makes it worse.
Wonder how you're feeling now? Have you resumed taking the benzo's or trying to get off them? I'm amazed at how much quitting alcohol has improved my mood and my anxiety, I wonder if quitting benzo's will produce the same result, eventually, because I realize it will be hard. But having to rely on something chips away at your self esteem and you can never be at ease if you think you have to rely on a drug, just my .02.
SleepyTime has Valerian root, which helps with relaxation, among other herbs in it that help as well. I have noticed that about sugar as well, good for you for stopping! I am trying to cut back on my caffiene usage, I drink 2-4 cups of coffee a day, which may sound strange for someone to do with an anxiety disorder but I have been drinking it since high school and come from a family of coffee drinkers. Klonopin probably makes it worse, as I feel less anxious, but more tired. Oy vey.
Yup, but make sure you get a good form of Magnesium, as some are not absorbed well. B-vitamins, D vitamins, should help as well. There are also supplements that you can buy at health stores that contain supplements and herbs that promote relaxation. They can help, especially if you're deficient in anything.
Yes! There's a lot to learn, anxiety can be quite complicated! I wish us both luck in figuring it out