I feel this suffocating, claustrophobic-like feeling any time I think about my life recently. It becomes harder for me to breathe, and it keeps me from sleeping at night. I used to think maybe sleeping on it would help resolve it, but that doesn't work, because all you have with you are your thoughts before you fall actually asleep. I just start internally freaking out and I immediately look for any distractions nearby to calm down. It's a really overwhelming feeling; I'm kind of scared. I've never experienced anything like this before. I used to have pretty good control over myself, but no so much anymore.
Does anyone know what this is or how to alleviate it? Do I need meds?