Hey if it works for you that's fabulous, the low dose over a short period should be ok. It's if you take it for longer and a higher dose, I was on 1mg for over 12 months. And, everyone is different, we all have different metabolisms and handle things differently - emotionally as well. I can tell you truthfully that Xanax combined with my painkiller keeps my panic attacks and severe muscle spasms under control but I recognised addiction symptoms this year and stopped it. I'm positive I'm suffering with rebound now and I did taper off this time rather than just stopped. My husband warned me about this drug when I began it and I scoffed at him and said it won't happen to me. Now, I know better.

All I'm suggesting is you be mindful of the power of this drug and if you find yourself thinking " I will just take a Xanax and be better" and think about increasing your daily dose, then consider it is time to discuss it with your GP. If you don't get that urge and you don't continue the drug longer term, or think about holding some back for the off chance in the future in case you need it, then you are good with it and have it under control. Truly, I'm just saying be careful, nothing else. I'm not wanting to upset or cause undue angst.