"it&#039;s sad. ever since i was a child i&#039;ve had anxiety problems and it only seems to get worse with age. i&#039;ve used xanax for years to help control it, when it feels like i&#039;m going to have a heart attack (racing heart) or i start shaking so bad i can&#039;t even think straight. xanax worked wonders for me. now my md. wants to stop it. i&#039;m on cymbalta and unfortunately, i find it a very poor substitute. as i find it doesn&#039;t do &#039;the great job xanax did&#039;. "