WEll there is a great deal of controversy around the use of benzos, tranqilizers.
like you some people need them to servive panic attacks.
there is no disputing this for you.
I too would reccommend the cross over to klonipin asap. don't wait to cross over. xanax is fast short acting. meaning it gets out of your system qickly but also means that the good side effects leave as well.and this may lead to chemical dependance and tolerance meaning you end up taking more to get the same effect. over time this can lead to rebound anxiety what you were trying to treat in the first place.
Again I am just warning you that some people have a very difficult time stopping them. some people not all.
Drug addiction is a terrible way of life...taking medications the way prescribe is not drug addiction.
YOu are wise to ask these questions.
bizi