Definitely don't want to get hooked on benzos Mugz, and that's why we are trying to move away from them, although without much success so far. I only see my doc every 3 weeks, and the progress we make with each visit is minimal. I was hoping to suggest a drug to him, and see what he thinks about it. Perhaps I'll ask him about pregabalin, or any others you guys may have in mind.
Oh, and in case any of you are wondering, I'm looking for treatment for GAD. It makes my life miserable, and since taking Flunitrazepam (for sleep) I literally saw the world with a new set of new eyes. I can only regret having wasted 15 years of my life in this state, missing out on all the fun, social interaction, and getting to know others all through high school, college, and now work. I'm sick of it and I'm tired of waiting to get out of this hole.
BTW, Mugz, I do exercise quite a lot, and have been since I was little. Swimming, running, and some light weight lifting three times a week. Anyway, thanks for your replies!