I lived for years with unrelenting panic. I, also, could not function or take care of myself. Medication or therapy were completely useless. For me my continuing journey back to a life that I can live started with a simple statement I made to a counselor. I didn't believe it when I said it, but he told me I had to say it. That simple statement was "We will get through this." People cannot make you feel safe unless you allow the support that you have available "inside" and let yourself feel comforted and supported. We are here to support you and we, together with whoever you have available in real life, can help you get through this if you let people help. You don't have to believe it. You won't believe it. Just type it anyway. "We can and will get through this."