Quitting Xanax after 2 months. Ok?

I have been on Xanax daily for 2 months as I got on Prozac. I am ready to quit it, but seem to feel unwell when I try to skip it each day. I am down to one .25mg daily and have been for two weeks. When I try to skip the dose, I feel anxious/jittery/tense/off once it passes 24 hours. Is that all in my head? I feel like .25mg should be easier to quit.

Any advice on how to make this easier? My doctor told me I would not withdrawal after such a short time on a small dose, which makes me believe I am doing this to myself. Thanks!

Thank you! I never even thought of that. I actually take the dissolvable Xanax so that will be very easy to put together. Thank you SO much! I didn't think it'd be hard to get off of it, but it is really uncomfortable. So I give in and still take it. I am definitely going to try your advice. Thanks SC!

Liz, if you're having trouble coming off the 0.25 mg, cut it further. Cut that in half as well. If you need to cut it into little tiny fourths, do that. Plus S.C.'s suggestion of water titration.

You'll get there!

buy a pill splitter at walgreens. they sell a very good one for 6$ or so. it really helped me split my klonopin pills into smaller does when I was trying to get off. if all else fails -ask your dr if he knows of a schedule for getting of zanax. you most certainly can become dependant in only 2 months of benzo use. the shorter time you are on them-the easier it is to get off. since you were only on for 2 months -you have this going in your favor. please keep us posted on your progress so we can offer help if you need it . the trick to stopping benzo use is a slow gradual taper. never try to stop cold turkey. it took me 3 months to get off a low dose of klonopin but I was successful. just know your taper may also take a while. slow and steady wins this race

glad I was of some help/comfort

Hi.. My experience with Xanax was years ago but here it is I hope it helps.. First always ween off with your doctor..
I was on Xanax when it first came out and told it was non addictive which later they found not true.. Your doctor is the best supervision to help you.. My weaning process was very slow and uncomfortable.
I was on a high dose and took almost a year to wean off.. Even when I was totally off I had discomfort for awhile..
It takes patience. Don't try to do it alone. Bless you and be optimistic!! You will get there. Best wishes. U can use my email if you You need.

yes rawe64- I could never have gotten off klonopin with out my drs help. doing it my way didn't work.

Wow, congratulations!!

I am so happy for and proud of you for persevering through the rough spots.

Well done, and may you continue to feel better and better!

S.C.