Hello. It doesn't matter. If it's something you are going through, ask. ( Everyone) !!! We all have same disease only differently !! There are a bunch of people going through what you are. You're not alone !!

Anxiety is very common among people with COPD. After all, what's more frightening than not being able to breathe properly? That said, you can find meds that will reduce the anxiety if you want, but for my money the best thing is to learn to manage and control your anxiety, just like you manage and control your COPD. Find a good Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who is skilled in working with people with anxiety and learn how you can manage and control your anxiety without panicking. Once you know how to do that, you are once again in control and can manage your situation.

IN MY OPINION ANXIETY is normallike PhilFerris said try to stay positive trying to think of the things i can do and be greatfull for them

Please talk with both of your docs. I'm stage 4 and the anxiety has finally hit me. I am 24/7 oxygen. I keep back up oxygen machines to give me peace of mind that I will have oxygen available if one of the machines fails. Had that happen last spring and finally starting to get over the trauma. Make sure you carry the rescue inhaler all the time. Look for a good psychical therapy to learn exercises to help open your chest, learn how to breath(yes, yoga) and stay calm.

Yes, my anxiety is so much worse, I finally got put on anxiety medication, I couldn't go out of the house or make plans to do anything because my mind would just keep thoughts about going out in public and being around people going over and over again and then would be so nervous I felt like I couldn't function, and my breathing would get worse. I'm not sure if you understand my explanation, I am not good with words lol, I over analyze everything, or every word, I thought I was going crazy, I read that COPD can trigger anxiety. Hope you get something for it, cause anxiety is horrible!! Prayers 🙏 and hope you have a good day.