"Firstly there are so many types of medications for anxiety in the 'antidepressant' category that it's still possible to find one with not too many side effects that works for you."
That might be true, but so far the ones that I've been on have made me bad at my job, and since I do contract work, I really can't keep taking that risk until I find the one that works, if any do. Once I have a more stable job situation, I might consider it, but for now it's too big a cost to pay.

" I use PRNs for anxiety, they help at the time, but they don't change much in the big picture (but then again you must know this, too). PRN type meds just mask symptoms, they don't change anything, but they do help when things get overwhelming."

Aren't all meds just masking the symptoms? I don't expect the meds to work on their own, just to keep things under control enough for therapy to help.

"As far as being labelled 'drug seeking' I don't see it as a problem in asking your pdoc to try it out, that is if you don't have a history of drug abuse or drug-seeking behavior, otherwise they will most likely try something else.
But, hey I personally don't see a problem with you talking openly about your choice in meds. "
Thanks. I think this is partly just me being paranoid, and figuring that no one is going to help if they don't absolutely have to.