I used to be the most independent person, perhaps to a fault. Then I met a very special guy who has now been with me for five years. We recently got engaged, and then he left to take a job on the west coast for some months (we live on the east coast) and although I encouraged him and told him everything would be fine, it is not. Since he left I am having wild mood swings, panic attacks, physical sickness, and feel anxious most of the time. It is going to be a while, so I know I need to get a handle on myself in order to keep up with work, managing the house, the pets, etc. I think I'm fine and then the next minute, I totally lose it and spin out of control.
Does anyone know any natural remedies for elevating my mood, my motivation and getting me back on an even keel so I can function without this ball in the pit of my stomach? I get panic attacks a couple of times a day unless I am with other people and since I work from home, there is always a good deal of time when that's not possible. I know that a lot of this can be countered with emotional support, but the physical things are very hard to deal with right now... I appreciate any ideas for helping myself out here.

The best remedy I think is the hardest one. To get rid of anxiety and the mood swings you have to change your mind set. It is so much easier to say then to do and I do often find myself with a lot of anxiety, and my emotions can change so quickly in a short amount of time. but if you ask yourself "What is this anxiety going to do for me?" which you know is nothing good. Ask yourself " what can i do instead to ease this anxiety?" Becoming dependent on someone and then having then leave is very hard to deal with, its like finally having someone to lean on and then they are just taken away from you. But when you notice that you are having these attacks the best thing to do is recognize what’s happening, sit down, take 3 deep breaths, and just remember he loves you very much and will be coming back. Go am positive he is missing you just as much. Also to help relieve the anxiety do something outside in the fresh air. Take a walk to cool down of exercise to make yourself feel good and to feel better about yourself. Light some candles take bubble bath and just relax. I hope I was of some help. Good luck to you.