"i started on xanax after the birth of my second child for post partum anxiety. i used ativan after my first baby but my new doctor wanted me to try xanax. i thought it worked great at first. .25 my 4 x a day. most days i only took 2 or 3. my baby developed colic issues and my husband was working 60 -70 hours a week so i had no help and was going crazy from no sleep and endless hours of non-stop crying so they upped my dose to .5 mg 3 x a day. things calmed down around 3 months so i tried to cut back down but ended up with severe panic attacks and shaking, etc. even when i take my regular dose on time i am still struggling with increased heart rate, shakiness, irritability, etc. hoping to switch meds or something at my next appointment."