Alcohol not a problem for me but I took valium in the past, just quit taking it on my own, now on a benzo. The latter worries me some. Even though a low dose and I skip the fourth one per day I’m allowed. The panic attacks can be horrible; that keeps them in check and helps me sleep better at night.
Valium is a benzodiazepine like the Serax I took.
Try taking Vitamin B complex. It can help a lot with anxiety and it’s water soluble. I suffer occasionally from BAD anxiety attacks.