Yup, to each their own - everyone has a different response to these drugs.

For ME, Xanax was the most effective of the benzos in managing my anxiety. Klonopin made my body feel sedated but did nothing for my racing thoughts. Ativan either did nothing at low doses or just put me to sleep at higher doses. Xanax had a positive effect at low doses without making me feel overly sedated or overly medicated. It's hard to classify what is "stronger" because they affect people so differently. For ME, I'd say Ativan was "stronger" because it knocked me out, but Xanax was more effective.

I was on Xanax for 2 years, on a daily low dose, and had no addiction or withdrawal issues. I've since switched meds due to a change in diagnosis, and the benzos are as needed only. I typically only take Xanax before "performance" events now.