Hello friend!! Just keep in mind that the Xanax, valium, etc are all to treat the anxiety, not the actual stutter. Also, Xanax and valium are the BIG ONES. Your doctor might start you on something a little softer, maybe a Zoloft, Welbutrin, or smaller doses of an anti-anxiety/anti-depressant. I would really urge caution for the quick release anti-anxiety meds like Xanax and Valium. These are more for active anxiety-attacks (i.e. crying spells, shakes, hyperventilating, feelings of panic). If you have pretty consistent anxiety (do your chest and shoulders feel heavy? can it be hard to wake up? do you have tightness in your chest?) then a mild dose of anti-anxiety/anti-depressants can be awesome! Some secondary results CAN BE less anxiety in social situations. Personal note: I am a user anti-anxiety/anti-depressants and I love them, but the more serious stuff like Xanax has a profound effect on me (knocks me out) and I treat my Klonopin like gold: I only use it if I'm having a crying spell. To address the stutter itself, look at a local university (or maybe your own university if you're in higher ed) for speech language pathology programs and their associated speech clinics. You can get services for usually half the price and will be monitored by really good SLPs. They can teach you coping and compensatory strategies for when you know you'll be in a situation that will cause your stutter to worsen. Best of luck and smooth speech!