I used the Linden Method, and I found it to be very effective. Before that I was on Seroxat (the name for Paxil in the UK). The Seroxat did stop my anxiety completely, but I didn't like the idea of...
I've never taken a benzo - I was put off by what I found out from my research. My understanding is that benzos are more suited to short-term relief, and anti-depressants are better for the long term...