Many people benefit from the use of anti-anxiety medications. Medication can help calm your symptoms. There is no need to think less of yourself if you take a medication (such as an antidepressant or other drug). However, the most effective way to fully heal your anxiety or depression would be to continue working on the root issue.
A certified therapist can help you with this and certain self-help books can guide you in the right direction. I strongly recommend listening to my Awesome 8 disc audio program Anxiety : The Cool Way - which motivates and inspires you with a new "cool" anxiety attitude and behavior.
The above information thankfully comes from the anxietysecrets.com at the following link.