<font color="blue"> sj, I would like to add to kimmy's very well stated comments. I have Panic Disorder. Mine is absolutely debilitating and ruled my life. My psychiatrist put me on Xanax, and for the first time in years, I was able to function and be a little happy instead of suffering in minute by minute panic.

It is addictive, and I am always careful to never take more than prescribed. However, it has made my life livable and if I take it forever and can be free of or at least diminish the fear with it, I'll take it for the rest of my life.

I am very concerned that your t hasn't called your pdoc to discuss her worries. Of course, mine work together but I honestly don't think your t should buck your pdoc. She can tell you it is addictive and not to take too much, but I'll guarantee you that she absolutely does not have Panic Disorder, and she can't prescribe, so she needs to be more careful about stating you should never try a certain med.

'Just my opinion and nobody pays me for it!

I wish you peace, for I know how precious it is in a panicked word.

January </font>