So I've just been diagnosed with GAD and Panic Disorder. My doctor wants to put me on anti-depressant (anti-anxiety) medication. I'm not sure which ones. Anyway, she said the first two weeks were harsh cause your body is getting used to the medicine. But I just started school and can't really deal with that so I'm holding off on the medicine till I see what a psychiatrist thinks. I have an app. with one very soon. Well, I have pretty severe anxiety. Let me tell you! My heart just NEVER stops racing and pounding!!! No matter what I do; even when I'm not having a panic attack. Since getting my anxiety this year in June 2009, I have had 3 EKGs, 2 chest x-rays, and blood work done; all normal. I'm still worried about my constant heart palpitations and chest pain being related to my heart, so I'm getting an echocardiogram in a couple weeks; even though my Dr. thinks its unnecessary. Anyway, I want to hear from anyone currently on anti-anxiety medication. Did it help? Or did it make it worse or have no effect? And did the medicine help to stop the chest pain and heart palpitations? I know it probably didn't take them away completely, but did the medicine help? Because if it doesn't help my chest pain and constant heart palpitations I see no point in being on them. Thanks!!! :)