Buspirone
"I started buspirone two days ago.  I have diagnosed social anxiety and I think I have GAD as well. I felt a difference right away and a positive one.  Its like I had my hand in an electric socket and was able to let go. Like sitting still in an old car with a running motor and being able to finally switch off the engine. The constant fear, worry, stress is very much reduced. The side effects I have is nausea, dizziness and a mild headache. They start 10 minutes after you take the pill and go on for about an hour. Not sure if they are permanent or not. But for now I really feel I need buspirone to get a grip over my anxiety.  I am not any more terrified of my boss at work or feel general dread!"