Hi there,
My DX is Bipolar-II(mild) and ADD(mild), I take Lamictal,Concerta and for anxiety, Klonopin ONLY as needed, and Ativan ONLY if needed.
I do not use the benzos on daily basis, so they seem effective when I do. I'm sure by not taking them daily has helped prevent addiction, soooooooo I take as pdoc suggested.
Just started with occasional panick/anxiety attacks, in 2004, I'm happy they have not been often, I never knew what they feel like till out of nowhere it happened, horrible feeling, the Klonopin has helped when I feel I may have one come on.
Personally, but everyone is different, I'd go with the Klonopin or Ativan.
As far as AD's, I've been on almost all, when a GP thought I was suffering clinical depression, when after it turned out to be Bipolar-II's depression, after DXed by a psychiatrist.
Now I will or would have a mental health professional only be the person to prescribe any of those kinds of meds.
Lots of luck with your decision.
Take care now,
DE