I got hooked on xanax a few years ago and they had me on so much of it and just kept increasing it because it was becoming inaffective, I should have taken that as a warning sign but NO i didn't just kept taking it and listening/trusting the doctors. Finally weaned off ofit and went through horrendous withdrawal, now I manage my anxiety by deep breathing and positive self talk and FLAT OUT Refuse xanax if a doctor offers it to me. Anyone else experience this, what symptoms of withdrawal did u have, I dont remember mine now.