"i have suffered from anxiety &amp; panic attacks since kindergarten! i &quot;self medicated&quot;,w/alcohol  &amp; weed, until they became an &quot;issue&quot;,to say the least! i hit rock bottom almost losing my family, my job,tried aa, shrinks, until i had a full blown attack.i thought i was having a heart attack ,sweating,rapid heart beat ,etc .i also dreaded any social affairs,or changes in my life .i thought i was just missing a link,not &quot;normal&quot;,whatever that is! i went to my dr &amp; he prescribed .25mg, the lowest .but i was able to &#039;function&quot; ,go to weddings ,not drink ,since 1999. i&#039;m now on the 2mg addicted? i am able to live w/o alcohol &amp; function, but do feel it ,if i don&#039;t take it.trade off? maybe,but it&#039;s better than being a &quot;captive&quot; of my fears. just be you!:)"