 My girlfriend and I have started dating as of a month ago, but we have known each other since September.

One thing I have always dealt with was anxiety...especially after being cheated on, my anxiety spiked. This is now my first relationship in 2 years since being cheated on. Ever since my girlfriend and I started dating, I have seen my anxiety spike again, especially with the little things....whether it's her not replying to my text, sending a short text and me wondering why she's being short with me, or her going out with her close friends until late.

She has noticed my anxiety and I feel that it is affecting our relationship a bit already. She is very understanding of it but did tell me that if I keep this up, she could potentially leave me, which obviously neither of us want, but I understand it. I have not been my true self lately. She is also a third year medical student, so i don't want to add to that pressure and stress.

I have decided to start therapy and counselling for my anxiety, and have been prescribed medication. I am doing this not only for my relationship but for myself too. I want to be able to focus on my job, graduate school, family and my relationship, and I want to feel like myself again.

I have not told her that I am starting therapy or that I am on medication yet....but should I? I don't want her to think of me differently knowing that I am taking medicine to control my anxiety.

Any and all advice is welcome.