I was on Xanax for 15 years to help curb anxiety so I could sleep. I have now been switched to klonopin--I guess it is longer-acting. I never took Xanax during the day. It would make me sleepy. I've only had to take the klonopin once during the day.

I'm so used to the anxiety that I try to ride it out during the day. Physical things like pain & pressure in my chest--I just have to tell myself I'm not having a heart attack (been checked for any problems there) & deep breath until it subsides.

I'm so sorry for your break-up. Hope the short-term use of Valium will help you get through some of the rough parts you are experiencing now. Take care.--Suzy