Kelly,

An alternative to Xanax is propranolol. It is a blood pressure lowering drug that also settle the nerves. It is well tolerated and quick acting.

I have both propranolol and clonazepam in the medicine cabinet, just in case. If propranolol works, it does not leave you drowsy like a benzo.

Have you checked to see if your headaches are related to a rise in blood pressure ? Anxiety often causes a rise in BP. This is where propranolol works good.