Hi Bill,
I am also taking xanax twice a day 2mg and get that pain up my neck all the time from stress. My suggestion is dont stress about it, there is nothing wrong with taking the xanax if you need it, there are so many people that think you shouldnt be on it, its addictive, etc. It is made for a reason and dont beat yourself up if you need it. Talk to your doctor about it but try chiropractor first for the neck pain that was a suggestion someone gave me but as far as the meds... do what you feel yo uneed to do why add more stress worrying that you have to get off this medicine... you will know when you are ready to get off it... or maybe one day try taking motrin instead of the xanax and see how that works it might be a mind thing. then at night take the xanax cuz you cant quit cold turkey it can be dangerous seizures and stuff. It might be mind over matter only you know that.
T
Hi! Here is the thing with xanax.....maybe you can't get off of it cold turkey, but you CAN do a taper. Ask your doctor. I would get off of it asap. It is very addictive. Maybe there is something else you could do to treat your anxiety that is healthier?? I used to take it....or rather EAT it as fast as I could! I got off of it a few years ago and haven't had one since then!
You can do it!!!
TH