14 years ago a doctor prescribed Xanax for me when I went through a divorce after 23 years of marriage. I was out of town and he was not my regular doctor. I noticed that it would stop my anxiety attack for about 20 minutes and then I would be more nervous than before and unable to sleep. After about 5 days I realized the Xanax was making my anxiety worse. When I got home my neurologist told me that if I wanted to throw them out to go ahead. I had no problem as I had only taken about 4 in a 5 day period.

I would read the information in the previous post and try to go to off of them if that is what your doctor recommends. Absolutely do not just stop taking them if you have been on them for a time. Your doctor should be able to tell you how to back off of them slowly, and if it is necessary for you to go off them slowly.

I found a counselor and went to him for a couple of years in the beginning and here I am 14 years later and very happy. I haven't had an anxiety attack in 12 years. Take care and if you have good instincts listen to them. If you have a good doctor talk to him.