Wondering if I should join the National Guard...?

Joining any branch of the military is NOT something you do just to try it out and see if you like it....it's a commitment. You are signing your life and all rights to it over to the government for the period of time you commit to, plus some. It's not a decision to be made lightly and you need to be honest with them about your anxiety. Keep in mind, recruiters are trained to recruit.....they make many promises and withhold information you wish you'd known before. Keep that in mind when talking with them and asking questions. Get EVERYTHING in writing and know that even that means little. That's the warning I'd give from experience. However, I will also say, if you do commit and decide to face the fears and anxieties that plague you, you will be a stronger man for it. There are other ways of achieving that goal, though. Job corps may be of interest to you. Take time and think very carefully before making your decision.

its not nearly as difficult as people make it out to be. i served 4 years active duty and i think of it as a high point in my life. completing basic and all is something no one can take away from you. its an achievement you earn on your own.

Study hard for that ASVAB so you don't get a shit job...The higher the score, the better the jobs.

If it's something you are thinking you want to do, plus may have benefits. Try it out. The only way you'll ever know the outcome of something is by giving it a shot. Never know if you don't do it! Good luck.

Well I dont know but maybe it would help you to overcome these anxieties. I know I have serious anxiety problems but improving your health is one good way to make it easier to handle. Whatever you do I wish you the best.

It's your choice. Whichever you choose, you've got to commit to your decision.

The greatest source of stress is all the waiting you do.

sounds like signing up to be a slave to me

Truth is scary. You owe it to yourself to see.