Hey there, I take effexor & it really works for me, especially now that I am not self-medicating myself with painkillers. I would stay away from xanax and all those other benzos. They are addicting and, in my experience, cause depression and can be harder to get off of then even opiates. By the way, you are doing great:)
I take citrapram which helps me feel a lil calm and not manyy side effects 2 it if ur not sure go 2 ur doctor which will be the best option hope u geet it sorted alll the best x