"the first time i took xanax was when i was having dental work and it was prescribed for the acute anxiety i feel with dentists. this past year my regular doctor suggested i might like to take it from time to time because of depression and anxiety. it helps tremendously. i usually break the .25 mg pill in half and just take half of one. i do not use it every day, but when i need it, it&#039;s wonderful and gets me to the next day."