First FANTASTIC that you finished it! Yay Googley. I remember this type of stuff in school. Believe me, google, I'm sure you are not the only one in the class who feels the way you do. There are an amazing number of people who have backgrounds that would curl anyone else's hair, and they all feel very alone about it. So if there is someone who reads between the lines, it is probably someone like you.
You do NOT have to supply more information than you want. If they insist, stand your ground. Yet, i really think it's going to be alright. If you want to talk to your professor, go ahead. It's a good idea, I think. If an assignment that he or she has insisted has to be done a certain way is causing so much pain, then I think they should know. Hang in there, hon. It won't go on forever.