Question about Xanax

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:42 am

Hi everyone, I too am on Xanex. Have been on it for along time. I take 0.25 mg. 4 times a day. 2 in the morning, then one 6 hrs. after my morning dose, then one another 6 hrs. for the evening. My Dr. is trying to get me down to 3 a day, but right now there is too much going on in my life. I ordered the tapes yesterday online. Can't wait to get them. Hope they help me, like they have for so many other's. I suffer from panic attacks, and at times depression. Have a good day everyone.

NinjaFrodo · Post by **NinjaFrodo** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:26 am

I have seen many posts on Xanax I was on it for about 3-4 years straight and then I basiclly used it when I felt "panic" like when I was hungover and feeling freaked out or something like that. It is a highly addictive drug and it took sometime for me to ween off of it. If you have to be on a pill Zoloft is "non-narcotic" my doc said it was non-addictive and though I weened off of it anyway.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:48 am

I love your post JayBee. I always ask my therapist when is someone going to come out with the magic pill?. I also take Xanax as needed. I begun with Klonopin but as you mentioned as a female I was not inspired with the hot flashes and perspiration. So we went to Xanax. I have seen how xanax became addicted to people who do not want to address or experience the feelings and or emotions that humans do so they take a xanax instead of shedding a tear. Sometimes I beleive it is very valid to take a xanax as it is to take a asprin. Sometime pain and or emotions are just to way out there and we may need immediate relief due to certain circumstance beyond our control. I can't go cry and release when I have a baby crying for me too. I have learned as you so perfectly put it....Xanax is only a bandaid for the moment...for the real healing...the real trigger must be dealt with....the bandaid does fall of whether the wound is healed or not. Im past due from starting session 4. I'm trying to push myself but I keep letting things stop me. Another trigger....Have a wonderful day

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:17 am

Thx Believer08! Yes there is definitely a place for Xanax and yes it is a lot easier than facing your problems like we are on the program. I want to get better and in order to do that I HAVE TO feel the hurt and pain! It isn't comfortable, but it is necessary in order to get better.

As for you or the others here, each has to make up their mind if now is the time to take their therapy on and not use Xanax to dull your feelings and the pain. I waited until I was 58. I suggest that all of you do it before you reach that age if you can, so that you can enjoy more of your life! It is no good putting a bandaid over a hurt that will only be just under the surface.
Bless all of you, and Good Luck !

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:19 pm

i have been on lexapro and xanax since june of 2007. i had a break down and could not work and drive. i felt like i was going crazy. the reason this happened when i found out that my husband was cheating on me. well i went to the doctor and she put me on the medicine above and it took about a week for it to kick in and i started feeling better and was taking the course as well. but she also gave me buspar and it made me sucidal and i had to go off of it and would not recommend anyone taking that medicine it is very dangerous.

i finally starting to drive again and working and finally able to socialize again and the i knew that if i did not leave my husband that i would be in the same shape as before and i did not want to lose what i have accomplised so far. i filed for divorce in november and still waiting for it to be over with. i am staying with a friend now. but i have to still deal with him still and he emotionally abused me as well and the pain is still there and also he has a woman living with him and a couple of months ago i had another break down and felt like i was going to lose my mind and get back the way i was and i can't go back there. so my doctor put on welbution 150mg a day and my lexapro is 20mg and xanax 1mg. if has helped alot and i have been seeing a therapist since november and that has helped alot. so with the medicine and therapy and the course and god the support of family and friends i hope to get better and put this behind me and one day get off the meds and get rid of my husband.

i want to get a new life started anxiety free and depression free. i know that life will have bring some ups and downs but i want to be able to handle it on my own.

if someone is scared of taking the medication the choice is yours but without it i would not have made this far and would not be able to fuction now.

sorry so long but i had to get my message out there and hopefully that it may help someone.

good luck and god bless

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:44 am

Julierav4,

You have done amazingly well! I agree there are some instances where medication can help a lot! You have been through so much! I have been where you are and it isn't easy. I will be praying for you every day. Please let me know how you are doing?

You have a great attitude and I know you will make it through this very difficult time. I am rooting for you!

Jackie