hi. the benzodiazepines...are just sedatives. xanax is a potent, fast acting one. i've had heightened anxiety from xanax, too...i think it has some odd properties not shared with most other sedatives. anyway...

there's also disinhibition, and shrink once told me that the high potency benzodiazepines can trigger dissociative states in some people, under certain conditions. so...

wish i knew what to tell you. people can also turn hostile and violent on benzodiazepines, so...you're not the only one, not that knowing that will make it any easier for you.