1 definition by urbandivinity
I have severe panic attacks (usually alcohol related) that send me into the emergency rooms. The attacks are so bad that I have even gone into cardiac arrest and as soon as they give me an Xanax it all goes away and I leave feeling like a total nut! At first Xanax feels great like a pink fluffy cloud but then in as soon as ten days of use my body shows signs of addiction!! Now couple Xanax with alcohol and I have passed out on my living room table knocking my front teeth out, blacked out and woke up in a pool of blood or my face beet up and teeth knocked out. If YOU think you may be addicted to Xanax don't try quitting cold turkey because it could kill you. You have to wean yourself off these fractions at a time! Even then the withdrawal is horrible and you end up feeling more panic that the reason you took them in the first place! I am weaning myself right now as I type this. Last night I had no sleep, I've had anxiety feeling like my body is dieing, chills, hot flashes, itchy skin, mood swings, light/noise sensitivity, inability to focus or concentrate, etc. All this on about 2 mg total a day!! It's sneaky like the devil and when it's got you, it's got you good and you are it's slave. I have gotten off Xanax several times and do it by weaning, drinking adequate water, dry brushing skin, alternating hot and cool showers, and focused breathing, soothing surroundings, and someone to check in on you so that you don't drown yourself in the shower. Xanax is the DEVIL!
by urbandivinity January 22, 2010