"i was given a prescription for this 4 years ago when i was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. it is the one thing i can count on to help slow spiraling thinking. i have never taken it regularly until recently because of some major life stressors. i would normally take 0.5 mg in the morning once in awhile, but now i have been advised by my dr. to take up to 0.5 mg three times a day as needed while i adjust to zoloft. i have not needed it more than twice in a day. it sure helps, and so far i have never had any problems stopping taking it."