I have been on a benzo for many years with not one single issue. Remember your doctor prescribes a medicine because he believes that the relief you get out-ways the side effects. Sure, there might be long-long issues but living in the present is what matters now; to get through the rough times you are dealing with in the moment. Getting off a benzo is very, very hard, but remember, the reason you got on them was that you were having a very, very hard time. A doctor will help you get off of them slowly. Good luck!