Hi there Irene, you will get lots of help here. Me too, only been suffering with these for about 6 months. But I think if I'm truthful I have had anxiety for many years but it came to a peak with a terrible panic attack about September last year and it terrified me. Dr at first said it was high blood pressure, then 2 lots of meds later and 2 Dr's later was diagnosed with anxiety/panic attacks and put on Citalopram and am feeling much better. Still not quite there yet but oh so much better than I was.
I do hope you find the help that you need, but there is always someone on here that will give you advice, and I have found it very helpful just knowing there are people here who are in the same position that you are. I wish you all the very best.
Jannie x x