hi I too suffer from anxiety and was so reluctant to go on meds, but I started taking Zoloft 50mg a low dosage and what a difference. It takes about 3-4 weeks for them to work but when your stressed your body quickly depletes your system of vitamin B. I take a vitamin B complex and vitamin C togeather. Like anything else it takes time to work and there is meds out there that will work immedietly but they are addicting, Zoloft has few side effects I had none, And they are not addicting. Also seeing a Natuopath Dr. if you want to try natural herbs, you don't have to suffer. I tried to meditate and I had a hard time relaxing,my body wouldn't let me, now I am alot more calmer and I can but it's still not my bag even tho it helps and I still try tho. All I'm saying is you don't have to suffer there is help you just have to explore what works for you.