Hello Dr.Cass,

I seem to get this physical reaction in my body when anxious, I'd rather not do xanax,but it works.  I've read your book "Natural Highs".  It's very good

You probably suggest 5HTP, Can I possibly train my brain to not turn on this response?  It is sometimes so extreme I have to quickly find a bathroom.  I am a musician/athelete and it is really heard on me to perform and I sometimes have no recollection of the events after.  I've tried breathing excersices, visualiztion, association.  I can't seem to get the message the brain sends to the gut  stopped, My hands will also sweat, which is hard on instruments.  I am fine during parctice sessions.  I do appear very calm,but believe me I am not.  I was hoping this wold be something that maturity would conquer, but I continue to struggle at age 52.  I feel cheated of no memory of life greatest moments.

BJ