I was prescribed Xanax 0.5 mg last February for severe anxiety and panic attacks, but I haven’t started taking it because I’m worried about possible side effects and withdrawal. It’s also quite expensive where I live, and I don’t have insurance, so I would need to pay for it out of pocket every month. Since I don’t have a stable job, I’m not sure I can afford to consistently buy a full 30-tablet supply.

I was considering using it at night to help with sleep, but I’m concerned that if I take it for 10–15 consecutive nights and then stop because I can only afford a limited number of tablets, I might experience withdrawal symptoms.