"i was prescribed 0.25mg of xanax for my hyper-anxiety and panic attacks.  as a 200lb man i needed a 0.5mg dose.  xanax really solves panic attacks well, and noticeably helps with my anxiety.  it makes it much easier to fall asleep which is great at bedtime, but can be a real problem in the morning.  reading &quot;feeling good&quot; by dr. david burns also really helped treat the thoughts that led to panic and anxiety."