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Help with Xanax wd's

I have been clean for over 3 years, but had a panic attack on October 6th and got scared. I took a Xanax from a family member and that began a 3 to 4 week binge taking a daily dose of  .5 to 1.  mg at night with 2 to 5 beers. The feeling I got from the Xanax triggered my active addiction all over again. I want to stop but want to make sure I do what's best. My last Xanax was Wednesday around 7:00pm. I didn't sleep well at all last night and can deal with that if  that's all. I also cut out the few beers(2 to 5) a night. When I started taking the Xanax it triggered my active addiction all over again and I haven't been able to stop until yesterday. My doctor prescribed me some Propranolol right after the panic attack and should have just stayed on it. Thanks for any recommendations. I am 43 year old male.
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Hi, the most important question is what are you doing for your recovery? You will be physically get over this relapse, but what happens next?
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Hi. Thanks for the response. I am still clean at 9 days since I have had any substance. I have gone back to NA and have my sponsor close and attending meetings every night. I am over the withdrawal concerns now, but I did have another panic attack on Tuesday morning. These are brand new to me so they have really thrown me for a loop. I am taking it a day at a time a this point.  
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