Alone in the World Here is a response to " . . . why not . . . " ---- Xanax is one of the toughest meds to come off of, if you get too involved with it. Be careful. Of all the psych and pain meds out there, Xanax is one of the most addictive and hardest to withdraw from. I never took Xanax, myself, but I know of others who got into trouble with that drug. I hope you can find a way to feel better than you do. Sorry you are feeling so bad.