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Can Xanax Be Taken Just At The Moments Of High Anxiety Without Getting Addicted ?

I am 60 yrs of age and facing retirement in June, all my life ive suffered from anxiety at times of big change, but managed to cope without medication. My doctor gave me a prescription for xanax 2 years ago, but I didnt take the medication then, but this evening Ive just taken my first xanax because I can feel the anxiety building and Im tired of the fight without help. How likely is it i ll be addicted if I decide to avail of xanax at moments of high anxiety between now and June.Josephine
Sat, 22 Feb 2014
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anxiety is a disorder and not a disease. You point out that you are suffering from anxiety throughout life and managed without medication. But why did not you take further steps to alleviate anxiety with the help of some psychologists and therapists? That is bad.

If you try hard, anxiety can be overcome within months. Relaxation and training to face the situation and knowing life is the key. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the remedy. You do not have to continue medication as you never had it. Just relax, understand the anxiety, feel it, distance it, learn to enjoy it and learn to set priority. I shall help you. for more http://psychocure.webs.com/.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Can Xanax Be Taken Just At The Moments Of High Anxiety Without Getting Addicted ?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anxiety is a disorder and not a disease. You point out that you are suffering from anxiety throughout life and managed without medication. But why did not you take further steps to alleviate anxiety with the help of some psychologists and therapists? That is bad. If you try hard, anxiety can be overcome within months. Relaxation and training to face the situation and knowing life is the key. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the remedy. You do not have to continue medication as you never had it. Just relax, understand the anxiety, feel it, distance it, learn to enjoy it and learn to set priority. I shall help you. for more http://psychocure.webs.com/. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.