I can't cope with my anxiety.

Every day feels like it's a struggle. Every day I deal with struggling to breathe or the feeling of my throat closing up. I've been to the doctors and they said nothing is wrong with me other than my anxiety. I've been on medication for three months and have been seeing a therapist but nothing seems like it works. The only relief I get from my own mind is when I'm sleeping. At this point, I'm so tired of dealing with this that I just think what's the point of being alive, but I'm so scared of death that I won't bring myself to kill myself. If I do die, I'm just hoping it's in my sleep so I don't experience pain.

[DustinS85]

I have the exact same feeling. I have the same breathing feeling and I have it 4 or more times a day! Death is my biggest fear, and that is probably why I am alive as well. I completely feel exactly how you do.

[erin_c]

So sorry you are going through this. Please go back to a psychiatrist and ask to try more or different medications until you get more relief. It can take a while to figure out solutions and you must be persistent. Meanwhile, try distracting yourself...tv, movies, reaching out to friends and others, exercise, activities. When I get into bad anxiety periods I try to find someone who needs more help and volunteer to serve whether it's bringing a meal to sick friend, or serving meal at homeless shelter. I hope you can get some relief soon. Hang in there and keep seeking/trying to find solutions.

[talljelly]

I know the feeling. But it’s deceptive. Every time I feel horrible, I grit my teeth and a few days later I find a reason to keep going. This is my thought: I don’t know what happens when you die. Maybe nothing. Maybe heaven or hell. I can’t control that. But I can control today. Maybe I don’t feel like I can but I really can. I can at least keep going. And I will as long as I am breathing. Maybe I’ll never kick this recurring feeling of darkness but at least I’m doing what I can with what I can control instead of just punting. I hope you keep going. When you keep going you inspire me. Thank you for that.