A lot of folks here are on AD (anti-depressants). I was on one, but quit because of side-effects. Too lazy to go back to try a different one. For me, spending an hour on the treadmill or running outside is enough an AD for me, though. But don't think for a minute you are alone in that department.

It takes time to accept what is going on. Nobody said this stuff was easy. Once you get the AD, you will feel better. The anxiety will go away. It worked wonders for me in that regard. I just couldn't sleep more than two hours a night. No kidding...