Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Xanax ddiction is surely a concern. Long term Xanax intake is sure to produce withdrawal syndrome. In your case, it is not muh clear, for how many years you are taking it. Any way, the best method to quit the medication is to slowly tapering the dose off, which you are doing very well. But I suggest it should be under the guidance of psychiatrist. And tpering should be done over a long period of time. The wakefullness you are experiencing is surely xanax withdrawal effect. Do not stop it now and try to taper it in a span of one year under advice from psychiatrist. Drinkingplenty of water, fruit juices, vegetables, fruits, regular exercises, meditation etc will help you remove the medicinal toxins from inside your body much faster. You might need psychological counseling and psychotherapy. Contact me through customer care at www.healthcaremagic.com. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck and Happy new year.