Anxiety returned for me, too, and I now take 20mg daily of citalopram, which is generic Celexa. (I understand that Lexapro, which is very similar to Celexa, can be effective, too.) I also have a scrip for 10mg Valium as needed, but I haven't needed to take any (although I do carry the pills with me). Because citalopram causes changes in brain chemistry, I presume there's some sort of withdrawal process in going off it, but I certainly can't imagine it being as difficult as venlafaxine/Effexor. Also, because my anxiety (and panic) became so debilitating, at this point I have no intention of trying to get off citalopram. The relief I've gotten from it has been immense.
Good luck to you!!

@saku
You can click on my name and read my past posts--I listed the specific supplements and qty I'm taking (the best list is on 1/01/19). For something that will give relief on as needed basis, you can ask your doctor about Valium (diazepam). I use 1/2 to a whole 10mg dose on occasion.

@saku
Hi,
Although personally I’d try and stay away from Benzodiazepines like Xanax, clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), or lorazepam (Ativan). If you only took them occasionally at low doses I wouldn’t think the dependency problem would be an issue.
SSRI’s usually have fewer side effects than SNRI’s.
Since people react differently to meds it’s hard to know. Make sure you ask your doctor for something mild. And try not to take them daily. Anxiety is usually caused by irrational fears. It would be more beneficial to understand why you have anxiety and find out the cause then go from there.
Good luck,
Jake