I took Xanax for several years after reading an article where that and Celexa helped someone. My anxiety and stuttering were better but I did not like that I took everyday. I think it was 1/.5 Xanax in am and 1/.5 xanax at night along with low dose Celexa. I did this for maybe 6 years. My doc did say to watch out for habit forming, which oddly I did not get but I hear most people do. I slowly took myself off b/c I was on a trip and I forgot my medication. I couldnt get Xanax filled out of state and I had the worst headache of my life...like I couldnt function. Not that I craved the drug but the pain. I later found to just stop after daily use for years is not safe and very dangerous. When I returned i weaned myself off of both over a couple months. Looking back I should of asked my doctor for assistance with this; however, I felt fine doing it. Sadly my anxiety over stuttering came back as did my blocks. After I use xanax only when I have to be the facilitator of a meeting, it helps but not as well as it once did. My main caution is while it worked for me, MANY say it is addictive and it can change your personality. Luckily that did not happen for me. I think my only addiction is cheese. SO TALK TO YOUR MD if you want to use better yet try speech therapy. I started therapy very late in life and it hasnt work for me...but I am still trying since I am pregnant and cant take xanax