I need direction

I, urm, I am pretty new to this. But I need some guidance, my anxiety is becoming uncontrollable, I'm too scared to see my friends. I'm missing my education, I cry daily, my panic attacks are so frequent, I can't go on busses, walk through shopping centres, walk to school. I'm just a wreck, I am taking propanolol 40mg three times a day, and I feel nothing changing. I need to know what steps to take, where to seek guidance and wether medication is the right thing for me.
Any replies would so greatly be appreciated, I feel isolated and completely alone.
I'm not sure how I will go on much longer.

Hi - Welcome to the forum.

I'm sorry to hear about how severe things are for you right now. Have you considered seeing a therapist? That would be my first suggestion and step to take to try to get help for this.

And, have you tried any psychiatric medication for the anxiety (like anti-depressants or benzodiazepines)? I was once prescribed a beta-blocker/propanolol but I didn't take it, as my anxiety symptoms are more mental than physical. As far as I'm aware, beta-blockers can help with physical anxiety symptoms, but don't relieve the mental side of things. I found anti-depressants and benzodiazepines to be most helpful for my anxiety in the past. So, since the beta-blocker isn't working enough for you, perhaps bring it up with your doctor about what you could try next. Are you seeing a general practitioner or a psychiatrist? If you're only seeing a GP, I'd recommend getting a referral to a psychiatrist, as they are more knowledgeable about how to treat anxiety disorders.

Feel free to talk here if it helps. How long have you been suffering with this anxiety? Do you think anything caused it? Are there any specific fears you have?

- EGD.