"xanax is amazing! in 20 minutes it will completely take away all of your anxiety and/ or problems and everything will be ok. life goes on! the only problem is that xanax has such a short half life, that in 6 hours it goes away, and your brain wants more. if you take it daily watch out!  that little pill can ruin your life.  in prison they will only give med&#039;s to people detoxing from alcohol or benzo&#039;s.  bc it can kill you! short term, stressful event like flying or giving a speech or a panic attack- will do you good.  try not taking your xanax for a few days and see how you feel?  or run out of your prescription a few days early. let me say..its not fun.  please be responsible and try meditation or working out.  stay away from alcohol/stims"