has anyone been on this for anxiety? im currently on 50mg of lamictal and my anxiety’s been getting worse. my psych prescribed hydroxyzine but im only able to take it at night as it either knocks me out or leads to more physical feelings of anxiety (tightness in my chest and headaches). 
his only other option he talked about was an anti-anxiety taken everyday but i really want an as needed (i take 15 pills a day and ssris/snris are not an option i also dont deal with anxiety daily but rather panic attacks/anxiety attacks that occur randomly)
i guess im wondering how anyone here would describe hydroxyzine in comparison to benzos? has anyone been on both before and have an insight to which may be better? (i understand the risks i just want some honest info about your experience in what helps)
thank you in advance!