Xanax (alprazolam) 1.0- 2 days on- 2 days off- for two wks. dr said stop, did 5 days, felt worse so had .5. dr says not w/d, if not why do i feel awful? taper?

Xanax (alprazolam) Withdrawal--NO: This is not withdrawal, rather this is a return of your original anxiety, which may have worsened during the two week of inadequate treatment of your anxiety. You should stay off the benzos if possible, and ask your doctor to prescribe an ssri that will treat your underlying anxiety disorder. My colleagues will likely list other treatment options for anxiety. You need to be in psychotherapy, cbt.