I took Buspar for about 4 months. It didn't really help me with anxiety, but it did make me less shy and more social. Then it stopped helping with that too. I think it is worth trying first as it has advantages over Benzos (non-addictive potential). It was kind of intense to come off of, though. If it doesn't work, you could try the benzos. Another idea would be to try a different SSRI from Zoloft, which can be activating at the higher doses.