Hey, Sweetie -
Dragonfly is absolutely right, but, if you feel you need therapy or it has been recommended then:
I've been where you are - I hope that's comforting, it always is for me to know I'm not alone! Just call me "Chicken Litle" 
As I've said on other posts, I worked in mental health for many years and now work in the guidance department of an alternative school, so you would think I would have no issues>>>>>NOT!
At age 50, after many trumatic events in a short period of time on top of many childhood issues and some abuse, I ended up in therapy. Some issues I dealt with, some I still cannot and some I do not remember. I had a wonderful Christian Clinical Psychologist and the best thing he did was reaffirm me or validate me - that I wasn't "crazy" and everything I was going through mentally and physically was real - not psychosomatic or "in my head". He said he felt there was more I had hidden deep inside, but, there's much from my childhood I do not remember. Anyway - sorry so long-winded, he helped a lot and tried EFT therapy too inasmuch as I was diagnosed with both GAD and PTSD. It helped, but I think I just got tired of going and unfortunately, I am always looking for a "quick fix".
So, be careful in choosing who you see.
But, I did find a message board, similar to this on line and found it helpful at first, but then it got to where the more I read, the worse I felt and actually made me feel like I was going to have a panic attack. I know there is one called "Women to Women" and there is one on "I-Village". But, you can also just google "anxiety - or whatever" and scroll until you find one you like....
Blessings! Dorothy
P.S. I take, and have taken, meds for anxiety/PTSD for years and don't think I could function without them right now - with the IBS and other medical issues added. When I "get down on myself" about taking meds - my dr. reminds me it's a band-aid, and there will be a day I won't need it.
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