Oh Yes it does - anxiety, doom, gloom and feelings of mortality really are one of the worst symptoms. I've just joined as well and am the same as you. All I can say is that everyone is lovely on here and you will get loads of support. There are a couple of posts on here which offer self help techniques which I have printed off and will be definitely giving a go. As I'm new I'm not sure how you find them but one is:-
Title: Anxiety/feeling weird
Post by: jgr on February 17,2013, 04:07:18 PM
and the other is from Bette
See if you can find them - Big Hug XXX
We're not alone in this...........Herman Hormone has a lot to answer for........