I will be come back later and address a few points. I am not aiming to cause an argument, I am hoping to provide a sense of proportion and some perspective. I like to think l have an open mind and I am willing to consider all the available information. In case I am seen as only pro-medication I will give an example of where I helped choose something else. My girlfriend has panic disorder (she was examined thoroughly after turning up at the ER several times before we met) and we decided not to use medications. We are focusing on lifestyle and 'alternative' methods. I don't like the use of that word but I will address that some other time. My own background is as a personal trainer and a remedial massage therapist. With that in mind and in the interests of brevity we have focused on reducing stress (part of this was actually getting my depression treated lol), supplements such as fish oil, sleep hygiene, mindfulness, exercise and massage therapy. In my biased opinion massage helps very much with anything anxiety related. I instinctively knew that my GF would have huge muscular tension with adhesions and trigger points. It has worked out very well for her.