You're advocating for self-medicating with an over the counter drug over doctor-prescribed (and presumably monitored) drugs? I agree with your stance on SSRIs and don't think they should be used to address situational anxiety, but your suggestion is not an improvement.
To the OP: if you're at a point where you're taking medication to cope with your job, maybe you would be better off taking long term sick leave.
To the OP: if you're at a point where you're taking medication to cope with your job, maybe you would be better off taking long term sick leave.