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Just found out that my mother has been taking Xanax. I don't know for how long or how severe her anxiety/depression is, but it's likely after my Grandmother had passed earlier this year. Not really sure how I should feel about this.

[QUOTE=CabooseRvB;48576531]Just found out that my mother has been taking Xanax. I don't know for how long or how severe her anxiety/depression is, but it's likely after my Grandmother had passed earlier this year. Not really sure how I should feel about this.[/QUOTE] You're probably sad that she's feeling that way, but take solace that she's found help already and is taking steps to lessen her anxiety/depression.

[QUOTE=D0C H.;48576443]I drink Every night if I can afford it. I never drank before I got married. The sitcoms were Right![/QUOTE] I could make a decent sitcom out of my life. Or broadway musical. Guy exploring his sexuality who was previously super science-minded now is pursuing new avenues of artistic expression, and his lifetime best friend is verifiably gay with parents who are splitting up after years of marriage and a father who refuses to talk to his son anymore. Oh, and my own family issues of course. Like wasting time on music or the fact that I don't want (and sorta can't) have grandkids. Who wants the rights to it? Bidding starts now. My reserve is one bottle of rum. Buy it now for a case of pineapple rum. [editline]30th August 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=CabooseRvB;48576531]Just found out that my mother has been taking Xanax. I don't know for how long or how severe her anxiety/depression is, but it's likely after my Grandmother had passed earlier this year. Not really sure how I should feel about this.[/QUOTE] Has she opened up more about it? Maybe talk to her and make it clear you are sad to hear she did feel that way, but happy to hear she is seeking help. Express approval too. Nothing really bad to feel about this, she went through a pretty stressful event. I found out a lot about my family when I started having my issues (except in our case we swept those issues under the rug out of shame)

I've been having anxiety over my taking Xanax. Ever since I read it could cause seizures, I stopped taking them. My heart pounds and my head begins to hurt, to the point where I cry. I try to take my mind off, but somehow it always comes back and I panic.

[QUOTE=Wolfgirl1515;48578126]I've been having anxiety over my taking Xanax. Ever since I read it could cause seizures, I stopped taking them. My heart pounds and my head begins to hurt, to the point where I cry. I try to take my mind off, but somehow it always comes back and I panic.[/QUOTE] Medical anxiety is a pain in the ass. I struggle with it as well and there are days where I swear I ahve terrible chest pain from the Adderall and that oh god I'm gonna die and suddenly drop dead from a bunch of random heart conditions oh no. As far as I can tell, seizures have been reported in less than 1% of patients. That suggests to me that it is only likely in individuals who already have conditions that may cause them to seize. Anxiety can drive you to have the symptoms you mentioned, especially in a case as severe as yours. Please talk to your subscribing doctor about how you feel, and talk to a mental health professional (if you are seeing one right now) on how to cope with these issues so you can take your medication. Very abrupt stoppage of Xanax can cause problems as well, so please do talk to someone. Just know in general you are going to be okay. I know that during an anxiety attack it doesn't feel like that in that moment, but try to understand that you will return to normalcy when you feel an attack coming on and when one comes after. And do temporarily try to limit exposures to anything that triggers your attacks- avoidance is a bad long term strategy but should work until you see a professional.