my personal opinion is no rx drug is more dangerous and destructive than anxiety/depression, which is chronic and potentially life-threatening. If you are lucky enough to find something that keeps it under control when taken as prescribed let the guilt go and be thankful you have achieved remission. Drug hysteria gets clicks and fills airtime but in all cases the horror stories are the exception not the rule. If not, keep trying with your doctor and don’t lose hope. It’s certainly not easy. I’ve been on Klonopin for 5 weeks and Effexor for 8, and the climb is slow and non-linear. Klonopin has helped my anxiety but as a previous commenter said it sometimes makes the depression part more noticeable as it’s a solo act now..all I can say is trial and error and communication with your doctor is all part of the process