I was prescribed 1 mg of xanax to help me sleep at night. I was taking them everynight and had to stop for other reasons. I seemed to have some bad withdrawal symptoms when I stopped. I am able to take the xanax again, but I am trying not to take it every night so I don't become dependent on it, however, I can't really sleep well without it. It feels so good to be able to sleep for more than 3 hrs. If I take it for 2 to 3 nights in a row and then don't take it for 2 to 4 nights, will this prevent my becoming dependent on it? Thanks!