wow, Im glad I stumbled upon this thread. I have social anxiety, (and trichotillomania), and I think maybe slight general anxiety, but I dont really know for sure cause Ive never talked to a doctor about it. Ive been contemplating seeing a doctor about it for several years, but I just never have. I have been getting a lot better the last couple years in social situations, but there are still a lot of times where my anxiety majorly holds me back from acting like myself. Fear of authority figures (i.e., teachers, bosses, etc; basically people I want/need to please & people who’s job basically is to criticize me) is my worst problem and its pretty major. And sometimes I wonder if Id ever be able to function at a job where my dad wasnt my boss! (I work for my dad right now and this is my first job.)

I often wonder though if I really want or need medication, but then there are those times where I cant help but wonder how much happier Id be if I werent nervous and sweating all the time, and could clear my mind from thoughts of "what is this person thinking about me?" and focus on what Im doing.

My family never goes to the doctor regularly (my dad is a vet so we never really need to unless its something serious) so Ive never been presented with the opportunity to talk to a doctor about anxiety. And since I dont have just a regular doctor, I dont even know where to start.

Any suggestions? What did you guys do? Should I just go talk to a regular doctor? thanks