I'd like to say that medication isn't all bad, it's very much a personal choice whether you want to accept it or not, and if anyone does choose to go down that path, what others say should NOT matter at all to you. You do you, you focus on yourself and you love yourself. You do not have to make your decisions based on what people are saying or thinking. You are your top priority.
Anxiety is perfectly normal, many people experience anxiety at one point or another in their lives. Talk to your friends, talk to your family, talk to a doctor - just talk, communicate. I know it's always easier said than done, but know that you are not alone. There is always help - Reine above has provided some excellent links.
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