"i&#039;ve taken this medication for about 5 years now, i was originally prescribed by my doctor after i had my son for moderate anxiety &amp; to prevent possible panic attacks. i also take wellbutrin for depression but that medication does not calm me down like the xanax does. i have taken less of a dosage in the past but recently it&#039;s been a little bit more because of getting divorced &amp; a close family member unexpectedly passing away so i&#039;ve felt better on more &amp; a lot less anxiety taking just that one more dosage or so per day. i know it is a difficult medication to stop but believe that it is better to lower dosage over time rather than completely stop taking it."