Hi Leland: No you haven't done anything wrong. Anxiety can come from different sources, a trauma, an accident, illness, divorce, changes in your life, that sort of thing. I don't know what meds. they are changing for you, but I do know that doctors sometimes tweak the med. to suit you. That is, sometimes they start with low doses then up them as your body adjusts to them. Better to ask your dr. about this.
I know my heart felt like it was jumping out of my chest once upon a time. I had chest pains, racing heart, choking feeling and lots of fear. These are some of the symptoms of the anxiety disorder which present themselves on and off, sometimes just before a panic attack. How far along are you on the CBT program? Have you filled out the forms to bring to your doctor? They can be very helpful for both of you. Are you practicing the relaxation exercises? The breathing and muscle relation? When I first started I did them faithfully every day, morning and night. Only takes a few minutes for the breathing ex., longer for the relaxation and visualization ones. I would do the breathing first, then the muscle one next. I did it for at least 3 months before I felt I knew I was doing it correctly, or before I felt the effects. I thought it wasn't working, it just took practice, practice, practice. Don't give up. My suggestion would be to find a comfortable place in your house where you won't get disturbed and do it every day around the same time, same place.
Have you tried distraction? A tall glass of cool water to sip slowly, a hot bath to relax the muscles, a cup of chamomile tea or a cup of hot milk. Posting here can be helpful too, anytime. What about caffeine? limiting your coffee to the morning, going to bed early enough, eating well, nutritiously? Things to think about.
Cherring you on,
Your friend, Sunny