Anxiety
"I have taken Xanax for about 25 years but only as needed.  There are many years I never took any &amp; there are years I took it for a few weeks to help with my Anxiety, stress of having a child with a deadly disease &amp; the depression that ensues.  I usually take the .5mg &amp; cut it in half and only use it 1-2 times a day, occasionally 3 halves a day.  It soothes me &amp; helps my constantly chattering, negative mind take a break.  I have tried SSRIs &amp; have symptoms of being allergic to them, so can&#039;t take them, ie muscle twitching, rash &amp; itching.  So, Xanax is my only recourse.  I know it an be addictive so am very careful to take it only as needed, short courses, &amp; usually about half the amount the Dr. prescribes.  It has helped me greatly."