[Love_Bug]

So I think I have a panic disorder, but no doctor I have ever had has taken it seriously.. I have had a few panic attacks this week and I am seeing my therapist about it today.. I just don't really know what to say to him to show him that this is real and affecting my life...
I have read a few books, and several articles on the subject and I have no doubt in my mind that I have a panic disorder, I am basically a textbook case.
Difficulty breathing.... Yup
Sensation of choking or smothering.... Yup
Dizziness or feeling faint.... Yup
Trembling or shaking.... Yup
Sweating... Yup
Nausea or stomachache.... Yup
Tingling or numbness in the fingers and toes... No
Chills or hot flashes.... Yup
A fear that you are losing control or are about to die.... Yup
Persistent fear of having future panic attacks.... Absolutely
Behaving differently because of the panic attacks, such as avoiding places where you’ve previously panicked.... ABSOLUTELY

Has anyone else dealt with this issue?
What do I do..?

PS. I am not asking for a diagnosis here. All I am asking is for some advice for getting my therapist to believe me.. and do something about it, and it would be nice to know that I'm not the only one dealing with this...