I have never ppsted online before so here goes. I have been having problems lately. I know that I am under alot of stress but feel like I;m loosing control. I am getting hives, stomach discomfort, irratible, angry easy, I hear myself yelling and can't help it. The smallest things are setting me off. Backpain, headaches. I feel like i/m falling apart. I have great kids and a great husband. A friend gave me a 1/2 of a xanax yesterday to help calm me. It worked great, almost immediate relief. I don't want to be dependent on drugs for the rest of my life. Are there any suggestions to what might be wrong with me? I am 35 yrs old. I have taken Paxil years ago and disliked it very much, it was also horrible withdrawl. I would like to be able to take something when I feel like I need it. The only way I can describe my feelings are severe, gonna rip your head off , PMS. I am up for suggestions.