"i suffer from anxiety and was prescribed cymbalta and xanax. while they both worked, i didn&#039;t like the way cymbalta made me feel and i had some of the more alarming side-effects, so i&#039;ve switched over to just taking xanax as needed and going to a psychotherapist, and i feel much much more in control of my anxiety. i only take 0.25mg as needed (when i feel my anxiety building) and find it to be perfect, i can calm myself down more quickly and still focus and work productively."