Can you get off xanex with out detox

[hurtalittle30]

I have been on xanex for 7 years. I have panic attacks really bad. I just wanted to know can you get off the xanex with
out going to a detox clinic. I have 2 girls and know body to watch them not only that it is a really bad feeling.I keep thinking I will die!! I really need some help I dont know what to do and my doctor just don't help can someone please tell me how to come off xanex on my own or can you?

[abby10]

I don't know why doctor's give people these drugs, I ask myself that all the time.  But you must do a proper cross over to klonopin. Xanax is a quick fix and some doctors don't think about the future problems.  A very, very slow tapper is what you want. Feelings of dieing or going insane are very commom, your brain is very frightened and in a crisis mode. The above references websites will help you get off. There is a good reason for switching to a slow acting benzodiazepine. Tapering properly will save you a lot of misery.

good luck

[hurtalittle30]

Thank you so much.I take 3to 4 1mg a day. I just feel so helpless thank you I will look that up and get back to you and again Thank you! I hope there is hope. You no something that I do not understand why does a doctor put you on something and it can hurt you even more to come off it?

[abby10]

How many mg do you take a day? You can get off of them. See website benzo.org.uk - it is an intensive study of benzodiazepines and how to withdrawal.  Look up the word benzodiazepine and find a web site with just benzo users who have successfuly tappered off. Try benzobuddies.org, lots of help there.

abby