Just got prescribed Xanax for anxiety, how has it helped you?

I think that’s the same stuff that I take, diazepam? I think Xanax is the brand name. Anyway they can be addictive but I have never developed a dependence on them as they give me headaches lol, so I only take them when all else fails. They can make me feel a little hazy but nothing like a high (I’m only on like 2mg tablets).

They help me sleep and reduce my anxiety symptoms dramatically, but after long-term use they can be less effective, so I take them sparingly only like a couple a month when I can’t calm myself down. But they work well for relaxing the muscles and calming racing thoughts.

If you’re careful and keep track on how much you’re taking, you should be fine. Although if you feel yourself becoming dependant on them then you should talk to your doctor about alternatives.

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