Hi Ohseedee,
3 years ago I had my first relapse of severe anxiety where it was sending me into panic attacks and thought I was dying, went to the E.R the first time, it scared the living daylights out of me, I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder,Post Traumatic Syndrome, I was on Zoloft for a year alongside my friend Ativan when I needed it which in the beginning was every day. I joke about Ativan because I think it really helped me get thru it, otherwise I don't know where I would be without it.
I was one to never take pills, but until somebody walks in our shoe's they would never understand, you have to be there, and I am glad I had my meds for that....but I also knew that I did not want to be on pills for the rest of my life, they only mask the symptoms and yes they help and sometimes we have to be on them for the rest of our lives but for me I did not like that idea. I educated myself on a holistic approach and am so glad I did, it's been 2 yrs since my last pill, not necessary my last ' episode '
but I can cope so much better and I know what it is.
I started with exercise (walking) multi-vitamins, b-complex vitamins, Cognitive Therapy, Yoga, meditation...you name it I dabbled in it. My mind is much more healthy, I think I'll always have anxiety but I can control it better. Good luck with what ever you choose Ohseedee, you are in my prayers.

Peace