summerof42. I feel for you....because I know how terrible anxiety feels! People who have never experienced HORRIBLE ANXIETY, just have no idea how awful it truly is! The only thing, and the BEST anxiety medication is either Diazepam or Lorazepam or Xanax. But most regular doctors will not prescribe it because of it being addictive. But if it's the only med that will truly help some people.....who cares if it's addictive! Who cares if someone has to take it every day to control their anxiety ... it's about helping the people who suffer with extreme anxiety and giving them their quality of life back! I am very passionate about this subject and I'm telling you fellow anxiety sufferers, if your primary doctor won't prescribe you a benzodiazepine medication for anxiety, seek out a psychiatrist who will prescribe it. Don't give up. I tried multiple different meds and nothing works like Diazepam and Lorazepam. I've never taken Xanax, but know people who do, and that is also a very good medication. Good luck to you. Flurazepam and Lorazepam are great for sleep too.