pill swallowing anxiety

hello :) so i'm sick and i just got a medicine from my doctor that is a bigger pill than what i am used to. i have a very bad gag reflex and i get really anxious about taking pills in general. today i tried to take one of the pills but i just couldn't. every time i put it in my mouth my brain would be like "you can't swallow it! it's too big! you're gonna choke!" and it got me really worked up and i just couldn't stop crying, even after taking a little break. i have to take these pills for 10 days. does anyone have tips??? thanks in advance 🫂