Hi Chaddiwicker, I can really relate to the physical anxiety symptoms you describe, as well as waking up with high anxiety in the mornings. I'm sorry you're dealing with this

What I have found is that the more I avoid things, the worse my anxiety becomes. It's really important for me to try and push myself to keep doing certain activities. But it's also very hard to do that when you're dealing with intense anxiety and panic attacks.

Are you taking any medication? I take an anti-depressant and it has helped somewhat with my anxiety. I'm too scared to take benzo's because I worry about addiction, but I know that benzo's, when taken as prescribed, can help some people a lot.

I really hope you like your new therapist and that s/he can help you.

Good luck with your c-pap appointment today. If the c-pap helps you sleep better then that can only be a good thing for your anxiety too.