Moe - That's a fact that many people don't realize. They are completely unaware of the issue and the fact that this or similar forums, are the only means of getting knowledgable advice as to what to do.
MEVE - You don't give nearly enough information to make any type of guess as to what's going on with you. You indicate that you don't know "anything" about anxiety disorders, so I'll tell you some general facts.
Anxiety disorders are the most frequent reasons people go into therapy. Quite a few of my clients have or had them, although some unconcsiously utilize the the "anxiety" as a shield to protect them from some deep seated trauma. Very few problems are as simple as they seem.
They are almost all treatable, and with the notable exception of OCD, often curable.
Medication can help but is not always necessary, and in some instances may be counterindicated.
Anxiety disorders cover a pretty wide gamut from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, to specific phobias, and OCD.
The most common specific phobia is fear of snakes.
If you'd like to talk about this in private, please e-mail me with as much information as you can, especially descriptions of your symptoms, when they occur, what they feel like, what triggers them, what returns you to baseline, how long it takes to return to baseline, what medications if any you currently take, and any other information you feel relevant.
If you can see your internist to rule out a medical condition and see a therapist for a clinical workup.
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