What you posted ? Yes all that the Pdoc needs to know.. Its about Quality of life, If a person is having panic attacks on a regular basis then how enjoyable is there life?? I have been on Xanax or Valium daily for 12-15 years. My body is use to the med, So if i want to quit it will be a long process, " I " am not addicted to them as taking more than prescibed, That's the difference you need to keep in mind.

My Pdoc and T both feel Xanax is needed, Xanax is helpful when I have high pain also.

Theres lots of talk about how Xanax is bad and being on it long term can cause actual brain damage, But guess what?? so do all kinds of psych meds.

Buspar is another none Benzo medications that can help alot of people and its non addictive.

Just be open and honest with your Pdoc about how bad the anxiety/ panic gets..

What coping skills do you use when your having one???