Hi Quinzell:
The short answer is, yes, Xanax can help stop panic attacks. However, you need to understand that it is a benzodiazepine, and only helps in the short run. It is also highly addictive and you will need more of it over time to help control your anxiety. You might want to read my SharePost, Benzo's are they safe?
You would do best to seek professional help in dealing with your panic attacks and can find a professional who can help you master them. You can find one a Psychology Today.
Best of luck,
Dr. Diana Walcutt
*Dr. Walcutt is a Psychologist who has taught classes on psychopharmacology at the doctoral level. Her answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.
Quinzell - Xanax can be very helpful in managing the symptoms of panic attacks as Dr. Walcutt stated. In the long run you may want to learn the strategies that actually help you gain some mastery over the symptoms. These cognitive-behavioral strategies will teach you about what's happening in your body and help you to understand that the sensations are not life threatening or a sign that you are loosing your mind. They also teach you how to manage the anxiety more effectively. Please find a therapist who is experienced with panic and anxiety.
Rick Wirtz
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