Hello, I have social phobia/performance anxiety and was recently put on Zoloft....my question is...would it be ok to be on a Benzo like Xanax and get CBT for this type of disorder instead of an SSRI? What is better? The Zoloft hasnt seem to do much besides me not being able to sleep (normally I sleep very well)...in my prescription info handout it states to contact the doctor immedietly if trouble sleeping occurs....I am not sure if I should continue taking it (maybe it is normal?) or stop and try to get something I can take more on an "as needed" basis....I am not too anxoius when it comes to my normal school/work schedule...its just certain things like dating, driving other people around (I am fine alone), giving speeches, eating out sometimes, and going on vacations...other than that I am not too anxious so Im not sure if an SSRI or Benzo is better....please help if you can!

you should do the CBT regardless of meds
zoloft can be a big help but takes 2 to 6 weeks to work properly with a chance it will never work at all

benzos as needed are very helpful but many docs now wont prescribe any, giving antidepressants such as zoloft only for anxiety, benzos go well with zoloft and help you get used to it

you may need to try several docs to get some benzos, be cautious taking them if driving, make surre you get used to the benzo first

a beta blocker med such as inderal also helps to relax the body

you may be too young for the zoloft ask a pharmacist