How can i convince my mother i need xanax (alprazolam) for my anxiety? i have a hard time coping without meds. even though i need just a low dose of antipsychotic.

Xanax (alprazolam): Not sure why u r prescribed antipsychotic or whether your anxiety is related to side effect of the antipsychotic. Please discuss with your prescribing doc. To clarify.

Well?: Your mother obviously has to ok your meds? She may have some bias against meds in general. Perhaps you should take her to your visit. I generally use longer acting meds of the same class; short acting meds work then don't, at times having people looking for another pill. This is reward. More steady control is "tonic" control and theoritically creates less reward. Good luck; discuss w/dr.