I had/have Chronic Heart Failure. Could not take a breath. Scared the S&*t out of me. Have cut back on sodium salt. Because I'm in a wheelchair from a stroke, fluid keeps accumulating. At this point, my legs have so much fluid, walking, even w/ a walker is not working. The condition is self-perpetuating (if that's right). I feel OK, just waiting for the S%^T to hit the fan. NOT fun.
At times, we all have, or at least for myself seems to be overwhelming. It does get better, but it requires determination and work.
Many prayers go to you.
Jerry