2nd Xanax Update - Feeling Bad

September 11, 2026··

Posted in:Support Xanax (Alprazolam)

Feeling bad. Been having bouts of anxiety, depression, crying spells, appetite changes, and insomnia.

MonsterEnergy’s taper progress

Dose (mg)

Mood (/10)

Xanax — .5mg — 5 months — reinstated | without clinician

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CatinaSep 11

Community AnchorEffexor

I'm sorry you're still having a difficult time. It looks like your mood score has bumped up a little bit, so that's actually a good sign that things are improving - even if just a bit. Stabilizing can take time. https://taper.community/thread/ff7ce496-025a-4391-95b4-cdd0063f092b Here are some other helpful links for you if you haven't seen them already. I hope they help! https://taper.community/thread/3613d8b1-99e9-4991-8c0d-ec96ba7534ad https://taper.community/thread/c981af8f-22d3-43c0-8342-11303c5a442c https://taper.community/thread/6b89abda-daba-44c8-a68f-f09790637183 https://taper.community/thread/fad854f7-f9a4-421d-b60f-bf11aa13a251 https://taper.community/thread/cbf196f2-7a92-460e-b78c-419887d02db2 https://taper.community/thread/3c6f1a16-3d21-4077-9ed5-8267209ffca3 Hang in there and keep us updated on how things are going. Hugs, Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

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