I have taken Xanax & now take Klonopin for anxiety but can only take them at night as they make me sleepy. Very infrequently the anxiety is so intense during the day I will take the Klonopin, but I can't drive & figure the day will be wasted as I will probably go to sleep. But then as I was paralyzed by anxiety I guess it doesn't make much difference.

Have you tried learning mindfulness, breathing techniques & distress tolerance (I'm learning those in dialectical behavioral therapy)? Seem to be helping a lot. Good luck.--Suzy