I've pretty much tried everything on the market for my anxiety throughout the years including Buspar and I felt great while taking it. The only thing is I had to take the maximum dosage allowed which I think was 60 mg/day( in divided doses, of course)Your doctor will hafta work you up to that dose, but all in all, I feel like it's the best choice especially if you have any history of substance abuse...That being said, the benzos work great for occasional or short-term use, but be warned, they are addictive, especially Xanax....Try Klonipin instead...It IS a benzo, but it seems to be less addictive...Good luck, fellow human...