Triggering (SI) - When should one go to mental health services?

[Pastel Epiphanies]

I know like if you attempt suicide or od or something, but what if its just anxiety and its getting worse? I have really bad social anxieties (I can't call people unless I'm drunk or psych myself up a whole lot, I don't like going places alone, even if its down the street to get food, the thought of waitressing or cashiering again sends me into a panic attack, I don't like crowds of people etc.). and its been getting worse. I also have really bad general anxiety and my SI has been escalating (sp?). I've been feeling I've been slipping but I'm afraid to go to mental health services because I feel like I should just get over it, and I'm afraid they're just going to tell me the same thing, that I should get over it, that it's no big deal, that I'm just being an attention whore. So when should one face fears and go is my question?

-Piph.

[Breadsticks]

I think you should defos go.

I'm positive they will not tell you to get over it! I'm sure they'll be supportive. I mean, your anxiety sounds like if affects a lot of your life.

So yeah, basically, i don't think that it's not big deal, or just for attention. It sounds kinda serious, i think you should go..

[Merc]

honestly???
if you feel you need to ask that question me thinks [not meant sarcastic at all...sorry sorta sounds that way]
romp