So important for people to make an appointment, it can be so hard to make that first appointment because people feel embarrassed, even though they shouldn’t.

I tried to hide it for a long time, it wears one down when trying to hide it. Trust someone and talk openly. A psychiatrist can give medication for long term and they may only require a patient to come in every 3–6 months depending on severity of the illness but you keep getting the medication you need.

Therapy helps to learn better coping when a person has Anxiety and Panic disorder. It won’t cure a person but it sure can help. Best of luck and thanks for sharing your story.