antidepressants address both anxiety and depression. They can change mood without the euphoric effects of a benzo. Remember benzos use essentially the same receptors as alcohol.
If you are talking about spot using a benzo to get through an issue, like panic attack or flying or a sudden death in family, benzo makes sense. If you are talking about long term anxiety/depression symptoms, antidepressant makes sense.
Thanks. It is both. Recently severe panic attacks have been the issue. But there are longer term issues with depression.