I can work just fine, but going into public places like the grocery stores and malls cause huge issues. I went into Walmart Today and I was squeezing my upper arm the whole time and my mom asked twice if I was ok. The store was not very busy.

Would I qualify for a service dog even though I can work?

I am getting a mentor who can take me shopping and help with my anxiety and show me coping skills to use, but would a service dog or ESA help?

I feel like my doctor would say no.

Also it's like 10 thousand to get one and you have to go cross country to train with it.

But maybe I could get a dog from a breeder and have it trained locally?

Does anyone know of anything like this?