The fist stage, "Characterized by worsening insomnia, resulting in panic attacks, paranoia, and phobias. This stage lasts for about four months," I have to imagine a lot of people, only this far in, would be considering suicide. I wonder how many cases are never caught or diagnosed in time. Might me more common than we know.
Sorry, I'm really leaning into the "creepy" side of the community.
I'm glad you made it through! Do you mind me asking what caused and cured it, if you ever found out? I've always struggled with both anxiety and sleep, and I find this stuff really interesting.
Having suffered the none fatal variety a good amount in my life, and too much in the last eight days, I can only say I would be surprised if it were not thing case.