New here, xanax withdrawal

[kindspirit]

Hi, I've been on a low dose of xanax for years, also some dalmane as needed for sleep. Is it possible on only .5 mg a day I am addicted? I am having horrible anxiety now since I've cut back, headaches too. Also I am a drinker, avg 20 beers a week, which that too trying to curb. My new doctor has reduced me to taking 1/2 of my .5 for a week then none.

[Blasterboy]

Only you can meaningfully decide if you are addicted yo Xanax or other drugs, although others may brand you. Generally the rule of thumb with addiction and substance abuse is that "if it costs you more than money then you've got a problem and are most likely an addict/alcoholic!"

Try to keep an open mind as you read the posts on these boards and examine your behavior. If you have a desire to stop drinking try AA or if you have a desire to stop using drugs of any sort you could also try NA. There's much advice you can find on these boards, but I can only share what's worked for me and when I realised that Alcohol was taking over my life and I was powerless over it once I took the 1st drink, I'm so grateful that AA was there for me, to help me find a lasting and happy sobriety.


Best wishes for you in the meantime