So, I've struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. Always worrying an excessive amount about shit most people  just get on with. Social anxiety is a big part of it. I guess it mostly comes back to a fear of being judged and probably stems from some difficult childhood experiences (like most people). Anyway, I tried Lexapro a few years back, the results were pretty good, but the decrease in libido was pretty depressing. When I eventually came of it, the withdrawal process was horrendous with all the brain zaps and overall general strange feelings. Due to that, I'd prefer not to revisit SSRI's (Unfortunately, these seem to be the go to with doctors these days when you ask for something to deal with it). I've had codeine a few times for a back injury and love the way it really "puts the brakes on" my anxiety. Makes me quite apathetic, which in turns means I don't get caught up worrying about little things. But, I understand the risk of dependence and addiction that comes with a drug like that. I am curious, though, if anyone knows of something else I coule ask for that might not have the same risk profile that can help on an "as needed" basis, rather than having to take it for 4 weeks to get any benefit?