I've been diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder. I took Ativan and I'm currently in my 10th week of Lexapro. 

I've always been open to the people around me about going to therapy and taking meds. It's been great, I get a lot of support.

One of my coworkers asked out of curiosity how I deal with panic attacks and I explained that when it happens I cannot get any outside help or distractions.

I must face it alone, feel what I'm feeling and just wait for it to pass, no distractions, no intervention.

I am allowed to receive support/hugs/water, whatever I need AFTER it passes. 

Today I had a panic attack while at work.
We are 6 people in this office and other co-workers come and go often.

I retreated from my desk, sat down in a more retreated part of the office. My coworker saw me, knew what was up and anyone who got curious about my pale face was sent away. 

"Leave her be, she's going to be ok in a few minutes"

Under other circumstances I'd be asked a ton of questions, offered water, offered to be taken outside or asked to go home which is very sweet and I appreciate it sincerely but to me that's sensory overload and bad for my long term management of my panic attacks. 

It's really nice to have such a great support system and I don't regret telling my coworkers about my issues, not one second.