I am prone to anxiety. during these bouts would you recommend a benzo or low doses of medicinal marijuana as a long term solution to take the edge off?

Neither, SSRI: Benzodiazepines work well for a short time, but don't provide long term relief. SSRIs show benefit of a reduction of anxiety, not just masking the symptoms..

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