Nelly,
There's got to be a breakthrough soon for you... I've been where you are. I was diagnosed with PTSD and Gen. Anxiety Disorder, but when the PA's were at their worst, I couldn't sleep, couldn't eat for at least 2 weeks. I took my meds, but they didn't help, I'd just lay there shaking, my heart pounding, hoping I'd be alive in the morning - only to go through it all the next day.
Like you, I can't take ADs, especially SSRIs - they actually cause anxiety and PAs for me. The last one was Lexapro and I ended up in the ER. The only thing besides God's grace and mercy on me every morning - is Xanax. I know it's controversial, but I've been on and off it for years and my doctor says it's just a band aid until I get well. When I go to get my meds, my doctor always asks me about depression and I tell him I'm only depressed when I'm sick - so, it's a cycle, isn't it???? Everyone says, go do something, but, when you feel you can't even move - it's like you want to slap them!  But.... I can promise you, you will come out of it. Listen to the advice you have received - lots of good ideas. There were days I, like you, only ate a few bites of bread, or crackers, or for me, a few sips of Slim Fast. But, the more often I ate, the better it got. Never in my life (always been overweight) did I ever think I would not be able to eat - but, it's horrible!!! I told God, I'd rather weigh what I used to (lost about 60 pounds) and not be sick... really I'd rather have both! I used to be able to throw up and still eat - so, this was a shock to me. Also, like the others said, when you don't eat, the nausea is even worse.
If you don't want to take meds - just based on research, have you checked into taking something like Valerian, Kava or GABA. Most people who have anxiety are lacking GABA...
A good naturopath or clinician could advise you.
We may not know each other, but we all share a commonality that makes us care and right now, that care is centered on you. Sending prayers for an answer - a special prescription from God, just for you - wisdom to know what to do! {{Hugs}} - Dorothy
P.S. You give that BF a big hug and let him know what a great guy he is. I think he knows you are special and he wants to be there for you - many people would give an arm or a leg for that....
AND, if it helps, we'll have an on-line Nelly Pity Party tonight. What do you want us to bring? 
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