This can be very dangerous. You need to speak with your doctor and slowly withdraw the drug under medical supervision. This also applies to any transfer and withdrawal from Valium. We realise you are feeling uncomfortable about changing to Valium, but it can really assist you in the Xanax withdrawals. The referral we have given you has the conversion rates and he has assisted many of our clients in this.
Anti depressants work differently to the benzos and they can take up to six weeks to work.
As you begin to practice your CBT skills you will find they will be of benefit to you.