"xanax is something that i was afraid to take, given the fact that people with anxiety and panic attacks are usually scared of what the medicine is going to do.  i finally gave in and started taking my xanax on a day when i needed to go to the doctor which terrifies me.  i took the lowest dose, 0.25 mg and i am so thankful that i did.  no panic whatsoever at the doctors office.  i so look forward to knowing that i will have something to take to help me get through panic situations that i have been avoiding for years."