Hi guys! Very new to this sub, just popped in to ask a few questions regarding medication. Sorry for formatting, on mobile. I know the rules say no asking for where to get medications/diagnoses, but hoping this post doesn’t fall into that category? Just looking for advice. 

I’m 22F and have been struggling with bouts of anxiety since I was in high school. My anxiety typical looks like the following:

Heaviness in my chest, quickened breathing, feels like I can’t get a full breath in. I have a fear of throwing up so if my stomach hurts even slightly, I’ll typically work my anxiety up enough to where I’ll vomit. 

The biggest reason I want to go on medication is my job. I’ve been a nanny for about 4 months now and like the job! It isn’t difficult or high stress, yet every morning I feel sick to my stomach and can’t eat until about 1pm due to being anxious. This has negatively impacted my weight and I’m already decently underweight so that obviously isn’t good. I have improved a bit but that just means I’m able to eat half a yogurt @ 7am before I leave for work as opposed to eating nothing. 

I’m going to be going to my OBGYN tomorrow to discuss medication (and if she can’t prescribe, then I’ll be looking for a referral). What kind of questions do I need to ask? Do I tell her exactly what I typed above? If she can’t prescribe me anything, what should my next course of action be? I chose my OBGYN because I trust her more than my GP, who I’ve actually never met before. Have any other women gone to their OBGYN for medication outside of the typical gyno field? Thanks so much in advance, guys :)