I'm currently tapering off a Klonopin and Xanax addiction I have had for years. I got hooked in college and it helped me deal with the pressure. It's great at first, but eventually it is terrible because of tolerance, interdose withdrawal, etc. Then, when you decide to get off of them, it can be pure hell. I'm pretty sure that it made anxiety worse, because of the rebound anxiety. Anyways, I would strongly recommend you avoid benzos.
Read the horror stories of benzo addiction here:
http://benzowithdrawal.com/forum/ind... bc&board=5.0