I’ve had my primary for a decade. I like him. However a recent medical issue has caused severe anxiety going on over two years now. I’ve seen him many times and have never asked for meds or anything. I’m not against it but he wanted me to try and work through without. 

I’ve been trying and each time I see him I say how it’s getting worse and now it’s to the point where my everyday life is seriously impacted. I finally asked if we can try some meds and he just stuck to his “you’re tough. I know you. You will get through this.” He also has told me repeatedly I don’t need therapy or anything. 

Should I seek another primary? Keep bugging him? Go outside my insurance for therapy and pay American health prices since he won’t refer me to therapy? I feel this shouldn’t have had to go on for over 2 years with no help.