"i typically dislike and try to avoid taking medications whenever possible, but with a recent anxiety diagnosis, i was convinced to at least keep some of this on hand in case i need it.  i must say that i love xanax.  it really calms me down within about 20 minutes of taking it and helps me sleep almost irrespective of what is going on, but it doesn&#039;t leave a hangover effect the next morning.  i&#039;m currently in the phase of trying to find a more &quot;regular&quot; medication to control my anxiety/ocd (currently trying venlafaxine), as the xanax isn&#039;t meant to be a daily thing. in the meantime, i&#039;m still using this when i feel i need it.  ativan and valium don&#039;t compare."