[pleasehelp333]

I think I may be addicted to Xanax. I have been taking xanax for 3 years straight now . I was prescribed a high dosage of 6 mg a day for the first 6 months and I am now taking 3-4 mg a day. everytime I stop taking it even for a few hours I feel panic like. this really scares me and my brother has phsycosis. I am afraid I will get this. I like the way I feel when I take xanax, like I am safe but I dont think this is very good for me. could someone please help?

[Kaiialyne S]

I'm surprised you can even get a prescription for that long - my doctor wouldn't because it's so addictive. Coming off of Xanax shouldn't give you a psychotic break, but go talk to a psychiatrist and talk there. He or she can help you to beat the addiction and give you an alternative way of coping.

[♥Catherine♥]

Well, my grandmother's doctor told her she wanted her addicted to xanax...lol....well she wanted her to be calm. The doctor told her that as long as she is calm, it is ok. However, if I were you, I would talk to the doctor about it. Tell them what's going on, and your doctor will do what he thinks is best.

[jema915]

There is such a misconception about Xanax with people thinking you will be addicted forever if you use it. When this medicine is used the right way it can be life changing. Every drug can be abused even over the counter medicines. I can relax just knowing I have my Xanax.