This past weekend with the family reunion I ended up having to take .5(2) Xanax a day apart. Doctors don't want their patients taking it back go back because its addicting. I, myself, have been trying to get off it permanently since my nightmare began. I take my prescriptions as my doctors tell me. So, why did I take one Saturday morning and then again Sunday to Monday morning? Two words...anxiety, exhaustion. Saturday morn I took a half dose to ease my panic and anxiety of going to the OC. I had lifeguard duty and then I got tired. The next day we were at the hotel in T. There, again, I had lifeguard duty by myself until I was too tired to continue. My lifeguard duties were interactive, in the pool, both days.
Sunday night it was very VERY difficult for me to relax and go up sleep. Every time I closed my eyes to sleep they sprung open with a bit of anxiety. I recognized it from before. EXHAUSTION. Exhaustion to the point of being awake with a sleeping breathing pattern(scary!). Exhaustion to the point that your heart begins to race for lack of.... What, breath? Blood pressure? Oxygen? It had me in a frenzy at 1:00 am Monday. (Monday was my day to host the family.
When I took the .5 Xanax everything evened out. My heart rate, my breathing, my mind...everything evened out.
I've had very good luck with Ativan (Lorazepam) taken PRN. Its less addictive and if you just put it under your tongue and let it dissolve, it kicks in within minutes. Just a FYI should it help. Best of luck. :)
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