http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b/104-3160329-3562302?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Autogenic+Training&x=8&y=18

I just looked if autogenic training is even known in the US and apparently it is. You start with controlling the perception of warmth and weight in your arms and legs, you proceed controllong your breath and finally your heart beat. If you have some experience you develop formulas for your own problems like for example: "I do not care if I sleep or not" (insomnia). The relaxing effect of autogenic training is very impressive, you can overcome fear of flight, panic in exams and many more situations within seconds. The health care does not pay for it (in Germany), probably because the industry would lose so much by not selling all the sleeping pills and sedatives. Autogenic training is not some esoteric hokus pokus, it's an old, very well documented technique and not dangerous at all. I don't understand why it is not even tried more often since it's so easily available and easy to learn.

I am not saying it's the answer to severe conditions but at least worth a try.