You are certainly not alone. I struggled with the mask for seven weeks, but I got through it and you will, too. Anti-anxiety meds are very useful (I used Ativan), but here is another tip. Most of my stress was a feeling that I was not in control of the situation at all - but you CAN be. Ask the techs how to let them know you are in distress. The most common ways are to wave your arms or to kick your feet. You will be monitored on video the entire time you are undergoing treatment, so the team can quickly respond. I never needed to signal, but another patient I met did, and it worked fine for him when he needed it.

As for the staff not being happy with you, it is not your job to keep them happy. It is their job to see that your treatment is successful, and that includes helping you cope with fear.

I'l be sending you good vibes tomorrow.