Thanks @emkasting

That's how I am too, I know exactly how you feel. Like even if I'm just trying to sleep my mind just races and usually I end up having a panic attack. That's the sort of stuff Xanax really helps with. If you only take half a pill to start you should be ok and then you can adjust from there. If at all possible maybe see if someone can watch your littles the first time you take it so you know how it'll effect you. Don't drive the first time. But overall it really does help

I definitely don't wanna be knocked out i have kids to take care of . but I was telling her how normal task overwhelmed me. even trying to cook dinner or give kids a bath I get anxiety, sweats,and headaches. short of breath...I have to just sit down and not do anything @emkasting

Xanax for me is a way better sleep aid than ambien but it's different for everyone. It helps with anxiety a ton but you do have to be careful

@emkasting,

@bonniesue, ok I'll just fill the zoloft she also gave me ambien. I can't ever fall asleep

I've taken klonopin and Xanax. If you take it as prescribed and only for a few weeks you'll be okay. Don't exceed your dosage though, you will knock out and you will not remember anything. It's a pretty powerful sedative. I recommend breaking your dose in half for the first few times. I would only take it as needed, like if I felt a panic attack coming on. As for Zoloft I was on that too and it gave me really bad side effects but that's how all SSRI meds are for me so don't let that scare you. It can be really helpful

@shann, I was telling her I have anxiety attacks and she says break the pill in half and it will calm things down..but a whole pill is too much

I understand a fear of addiction. Zoloft is non addicting. I took it for my severe anxiety in the past. Xanax can be addicting if you start to misuse. Definitely save that for when you really need them.

xanax is addicting it will also make you very drowsy some call them for get me nots