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there are times that xanax is necessary. how great it is that it works so well for you with just one small dose and day! i'm so sorry that you're out until weds. you need to make sure that you're not without again if you're taking it daily. that's a biggie!

having said that, it doesn't help you right now. i'm sorry. i took xanax as needed for years, and when it was time to go off, i simply did. i took it regularly for about a year, then only as needed. when panic ended, i went off. there's a huge difference between use and abuse in my book. if you use as you're supposed to, then taper down according, coming off worked well for me. i do realize that's not the case for everyone, and am just sharing my experience with it. it actually "tricked" my mind into not having panic attacks anymore. the p'doc was brilliant on that one.

can you call the dr and explain that you're out for two more days? also, over the counter benedryl might help. it has a sedating effect and will help with nerves and sleep. i used it for a few days once. it worked very well!

many good thoughts.

KD