Thanks everyone for the input! I finally got the courage today (twenty-three days since I've made this post) and went to my family doctor.
I do have an anxiety disorder, and although I am relieved that that is over with, I now have to undergo treatment. My doctor has got me to try the anti-depressant drug called Cipralex. I am not so keen about medication but nothing else works.
My mother, who suffers panic attacks, has been shaking her head at the diagnosis. She views this as a bad thing that will affect my future and says that if people know that I have an anxiety disorder my future employers might not think so highly of me as a good person to hire. I know that she is over-exaggerating but I am saddened by that thought.
At least I can now take the steps to being better. This is all I've really wanted to achieve.
Thanks again everyone!
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