"i have suffered depression, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety for as long as i can remember. it has effected so many areas of my life, and this medication really has been a god send. i have also tried xanax, though while effective, it is a short acting benzo with nasty withdrawal effects. diazepam is much more gentle, and i&#039;ve never experienced any adverse side effects. unfortunately here in the uk it&#039;s practically impossible to get prescribed which makes the internet the only option of obtaining. why, i don&#039;t know since drugs like alcohol cause far more problems. it&#039;s a shame as i think responsible adults should be able to choose their win medication and what works for them. ssri&#039;s certainly don&#039;t for me."