Many years ago, in the 80's, there was a trend of using high doses of Xanax.
I was new to anti-anxiety meds then. My then pdoc prescribed 14 mg per day.
I'd eventually ended up IP and that was one ***** of a withdrawal. Terrible.

I have not touched Xanax since and I have never been the same since.
I'll bet Xanax can be very helpful in lower doses and in the "right" situation.
I'm glad you benefit from the use of Xanax.

WC