Hi MM, I've had a script for Xanax for years but it's a very rare occasision that I actually take it. I just like knowing I have it in case I do need it. I used to take it more often when I was married to my second husband because he was a mean alcoholic and would come home drunk and want to fight, my anxiety level then was very high. As for side effects the only thing I noticed was it made me sleepy, which isn't good during the day. So I say if it helps, take it. Thanks Sioux.
Hello MM,
Sorry to hear your anxiety has reared it's ugly head... I have been on and off xanax for a few yrs. I started @ a low dose and eventually am currently on a higher dose. It definitely takes the edge off and has a calming affect for me, it also helps me sleep, which has been an on going battle for yrs. Over the counter meds do not work well for me and gives me cotton mouth..
Hope you feel better spring is here and will warm up.
Keep me posted if you want to talk. take care.
dewalt
My Doctor prescribed me (10) .5 mg Zanax for Anxiety and Panic attacks. I also worried about Zanax and addiction. I to am not naturally addictive, but with caution I started with half a pill anyway. Unfortunately I made the mistake of taking an over-the-counter allergy med with my Zanax, and that was a big NO! NO! Well the next day I tried a whole (.5mg) Zanax. Zanax did Zen me out alot at first, but for the first time in forever, I was able to focus on one task or thought at a time instead of 50 comming at me all at once, follow it thru without panicing, and ramping up my anxiety. For once during a usual day my thoughts were a bit more concrete and uninterrupted by stress attacks. The real BONUS was I slept like a worry-free Teenage Princess that night. Getting me some quality sleep was so over-do that I can't even tell you!!! For me Zanax was'nt a magic pill, but an aid that helped me be more like my stress-free self, without the juggling, ravaging distractions, limitations and frustrations that panic attacks and anxiety reeps on my life. Zanax kept my panic attacks and anxiety from completely taking over my existence . For example: Grocery Stores, Movies, especially Malls, loud noises, office settings, daily business, and any situation where someone's hovering, focusing or putting pressure on me for any reason or period of time, I go in to full panic/anxiety mode. ( and no I have no paranoia or dillusions). Now when I take Zanax before a activity or outting, and I start to feel a panic and/or anxiety attack coming on, just before it has a chance to consume me, then gently something happens. It's like I get this prompt non-druggy like shot of quiet Zen that lowers my stress levels, then I'm able to rationalize and calm myself with a clearer thought process. I believe for me so far, Zanax helps me be more of who I am naturally or "The Me" before anxiety and panic attacks hi-jacked my life. I'm not a medical Doctor. Always consult your Medical Doctor. Everyone may not have the same experience with Zanax that I had. This was my personal experience with Perscription Zanax over a short trial period. I hope to keep you posted.
Signed, so far so good???
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I should try it again, and take it the way you describe, as needed.
A long time ago, Pre-Google days, without knowledge to look up drugs for all the information you can find routinely now, I was given Xanax by my family doctor. He didn't talk about it, and I didn't ask, I just thought you had the prescription filled and followed the instructions, which I seem to recall were to take it daily.
As far as I can remember, they did nothing for me, not that I became aware of after taking Xanax for a month or so. I was in anxiety producing situations almost daily and I did not feel it lessen and was disappointed. Having said that, I think I would like to try it again, before certain occasions and keep aware of what might be happening, this time. More educated now on what to look for.
I don't mind flying, I enjoy it, actually, but speaking in public? No, thank you. Even Xanax would not be enough to make me volunteer!
Hello Paul
It is something to think about the days when we did not have the Internet and could not look up information about our medications. Now we have almost too much information...you can get overwhelmed.
I think your story shows that everyone has a different response to medications. Xanax has helped me but for brief times...and for those situations where I know I am going to probably be very anxious.
I do thank you for your comment and I hope to hear from you again.