I am on disability because of emphysema since 2011. I have suffered extreme anxiety & fears since then.I don t know what to do anymore.Haven t been into a store forever & don t even drive anymore.I am only 59.ended up living in an assisted living for 2 yrs. & then out to live with a daughter.Now since July been on my own in an apt.& have help of people even coming in twice weekly for a shower cause I even fear that. Is hard to cook.I seem to fear everything alone.On alot of breathing meds & 3 1mg. Lorazepam a day which dont do anything & have tried soooo many antidepressants.On effexor er 150mg. daily.I am sooo scared.no matter what i do im scared.

Summarized question: What causes severe anxiety while treating emphysema?