my mental illness and my child?

[MagicMojito]

ok, i realize im in the wrong place and this will more than likely be moved but i find alot more traffic and experience here so here i am.

I have realized for some time that i have quite a severe anxiety disorder. i have had it for years and is just getting worse as time goes by. i have never actually admitted this to anybody in my life, but im guessing they must realize (through my odd behavior) that something is wrong.

It has got to the point now where my anxiety is affecting my marriage and my dh has told me i need help. i accept that this is more than likely the case. My concern is that i have a beautiful dd, she is happy, loved, hitting all her mile stones, COMPLETELY 100% SAFE WITH ME. I am worried that if i go and get officially diagnosed with mental illness that it will open a can of worms, and lead to social workers, home visits and checks being done on my parenting ability. I also worry about having to put it down on any application forms for jobs and the like (although obviously my main concern is that of my daughter)

Really i am asking of anybodies experience that they may have had or advice from where to go if not gp.

if its of any relevance i am in my mid 20's and am a sahm but looking for work

[Tee2072]

I have several diagnosed mental health issues. I had them before I had my son. I have them now that I have my son.

Why would SS care? Being mentally ill does not preclude having or taking care of children.

Get some help. Today.

[OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere]

I have anxiety issues inc PTSD.
I have lots of kids and lots going on.
SS have never been involved and never even been mentioned.
A lot of scaremongering goes on about SS.
Go and get some help :)

[ThePieWhoLovedMe]

There is not enough room in the care system to be whipping children from families because of (everyday) mental health problems (even if they wanted to - which they dont)

I have had MH problems for 22 years including bouts of agoraphobia, Health anxiety, Panic disorder and PTSD.

...and I am a social worker !