"i began taking xanax at 1mg daily spread out over the day when diagnosed with breast cancer.  i have had it 3 times now so have been on this medication for 6 years. it controls  my anxiety and panic or fearful thoughts mostly. it&#039;s been extremely  helpful and my doctor knows i keep my dosage as directed. very beneficial for me but it took a long while to overcome the stigma. life is to valuable to waste feeling bad.!!"