"i&#039;m a 22 yr old female who has been on countless medications for my aniexty/depression combo. after my mother told me alprazol was the only medication that helps her i decided to get a perscription as well. i work two very different, stressful jobs. i have blacked out before at one of these places after a severe anixety attack. now before i go into work, i take half a pill  (.50mg) and it really helps me get a grip on my anxiety before it gets out of hand. halfway through my workday, i&#039;ll take the second half of the pill if i&#039;m struggling. it has also definitely helped me with my awful irritability."