If you have anxiety...stay away from sativa strains and stick with indica varieties if possible..some sativa's are very "up" and can cause really bad panic attacks if you are prone to them already...just my advice on this matter. And yes, weed can be a much safer and more effective alternative to the zombie meds made in a lab..be very careful when stopping any presciption your body has become accustomed to taking for many years..withdrawals can be very very severe. Guess what natural drug is 100x safer?