I agree with the others. You sound like a normal person who suffers from anxiety and stress high tension situations. Ativan/xanax/Klonopin does not help stuttering and for some, actually make it worse. It does, however, help with anxiety. In those who stutter long into adulthood, it's been proven as a neurological disorder. Not an emotional disorder. Extra serotonin can help some but, not all. The majority do not find relief of stuttering with any medication. Most days, I can't get 10 words out without a stutter or full physical lockup, no matter the situation or person I am speaking to. Anxiety doesn't change it much at all, really. And, the idea that anxiety makes stuttering worse and they just need to calm down, is completely false. Anxiety or no anxiety, we stutter. For me, the only time I don't seem to stutter is when I am angry. Adrenaline seems to make all portions of my brain flow at a similar fast rate so, my stuttering stops. However, as someone who suffers from stuttering, I fully understand how you feel. It is such a difficult thing to deal with. Even though your stuttering is very infrequent and only happens at rare times, it is still affecting you and I get it. We all do. Before jumping to benzos, you should work with your Dr and make sure they're right for you. Many people do find much needed relief of their anxiety with them but, they are a double edged sword. Tolerance is built quickly and you have rebound anxiety when you try to stop. It is significantly worse than the anxiety you had when you started taking it. So, you get in this loop of needing medication for anxiety but, the anxiety is caused by the medication withdrawals. And, it is hard to stop. However, there are other medications that are less addictive that can assist with anxiety. Buspirone is one but, your Dr will know of many more than I will. Good luck and stay strong.