i was just reading some of the answers here about the xanax and someone mentioned attempting to stop xanax after taking it regularily. first. never take xanax at the same time every day... mix it up..i have been taught that this may help with the addictive nature of the drug and our habits 2. never EVER attempt to stop taking xanax if you have taken it over periods of time especially if you were on the higher dosages (this can cause death!) 3. seek medical help if you desire to get off xanax, it requires observation and tapering for those who have been on it a long time. 4. if there are other options available to you other than xanax (buspar works well for some with anxiety, without the addictive quality) then try that first. some really need xanax to function. there is no shame in that, its better to carefully monitor your xanax than to be a non-productive miserable individual..just treat yourself and xanax with the respect it deserves. 5. those with addictive tendencies or possibly allergies may need to monitor xanax, yes, it can put some people into a serious "dream" state; it maybe related to higher dosages, so if you really need the medication then adjust the dosage (with supervision of course) until you find the smallest amount you have to have to control the symptoms. remember with xanax the 'idea' is not to numb out completely (which is why i think some people like xanax so much, it does have that capacity), but to "manage" the intense feeling of anxiety...so allow yourself a bit of wiggle room ok.. a little anxiety isnt gonna kill you and people deal with such every day and survive/find a way to work through it. dont use xanax to escape from your feelings or things you are supposed to in life find solutions to other than popping a mind altering drug! dont think i am being harsh either, i am a nurse for 25 years, and i use xanax, so this is not only some education but experience talking here!
