I too started having problems with anxiety and panic attacks. The panic attacks were terrifing. Unfortynately, because of the anxiety, I was afraid of going on any type of drug. Specifically, I was scared of developing some kind of reaction to the therapy. There is so much negative pubblicity about antidepressants such as Prozac, Zoloft and Cymbalta, that it sure doesn't help those suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. All I want to say is to seek help, any help. It will be helpful to start with some kind of counseling to tame your worries about starting a drug therapy. It was hard for me too, but now I'm glad I seeked help, I'm really glad ...