I’ve been addicted to Xanax for almost 7 years now. The worst part is that I can barley even recall that period of my life. I finally decided it was time to get sober about a year ago & relapsed shortly after. I’ve been prescribed Xanax due to crippling anxiety problems. I don’t like who I am on it, I’m not myself & I do things completely out of character. It’s extremely embarrassing so I don’t talk about it with anyone. I recently relapsed & this was by far the worse it’s ever been. I’d just like some insight on anyone whose been an addict like myself on how to overcome the relapse and not allow those demons to take over & consume me. I don’t want to be a disappointment anymore. I’d like to actually be successful & prove everyone I’ve come across wrong. I can overcome this. I know I can. If anyone has any helpful tips or just hearing your stories, it would really help me a lot.
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Welcome to our lovely community Taylor.
This is a great place to get and give support. I don’t know much about Xanax. Nothing really. But if you search 
for it up on the top right I see there are some old topics.
I’m sure someone else will join in here with you though. In the meantime have a look around and read up on what might be out there already.
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My opinion would be go to meetings get a sponsor maybe some one who is recovering from the same addition . Also when the physical cravings stop don’t let the mental aspect fool you into thinking you need it because you don’t and if you follow the program your thought process will change . You can do it one day at a time.