"buspar allows me to rationally look at my intrusive thoughts without getting trapped in obsessive thinking.  i have taken xanax in the past, and feel that this medication is superior, though it takes some time to build up in your system.  i was against being on medication for a few years, but plan on staying on buspar indefinitely, as it improves my quality of life and decreases many of the physical symptoms of anxiety i have experienced in the past, such as muscle tension and teeth grinding.  i have also tried celexa in the past, and unlike an ssri, i do not feel zombied out in the least, just clearer and more &quot;at ease&quot;.  i highly recommend this medication!"