Yes it does get better. A year ago I was where you are.. pacing, crying, not able to read, losing days of work because I could not go in, feeling like I was on the verge of falling totally and completely apart and would never be okay again.

I began therapy and the symptoms began to get better after a while, and they continue to get better all the time.

I also used Xanax when needed. I really really really didn't want to take it so I would wait too long to take it. I eventually learned when my symptoms got to a certain point that they were not going to get better or go away on their own and I needed to take the Xanax right then, to stop from getting worse. Sometimes I took it so I could sleep. Sleep, rest is so important.

Please be good to you and if you aren't in therapy, find a therapist to help you learn what is creating the anxiety. You don't have to suffer and be alone in this.