I've been on 2mg 1x daily since 2011 of xanax Xr. The extended release version. I know some may disagree but do NOT get on any benzos. They are not even recommended to be used for more then 8 weeks but people have been on them for years like me. You will feel better sure, but then you will be a zombie. I'm trying to get off them myself. My psy doc prescribed me Luvox for ocd but idk if I'm going to take it or not. Kind of tired of medication messing with the old brain chemistry. Best of luck!