All has been going well during my three week cross-taper from Xanax to Klonopin...until yesterday.

That was my first day with no Xanax in my system. By this morning, I was climbing the walls and being bombarded by thoughts of imminent doom. My shoulders now reside beside my ears. I feel like bursting out in tears. I can't get my head to slow down.

My final taper was from 1 mg/day Xanax (2 mg Klonopin) to 0 mg/Xanax and 2mg K (that started yesterday). I was worried that it was too fast a taper.

I know this was probably a no no, but I took .5 mg Xanax about 1/2 hours ago. I could feel the anxiety building to panic and, call me selfish, but I've already visited panic a number of times and didn't feel like going there today.

I think I'll call my pdoc and ask her if we can slow the taper and I'll continue to take .5 mg Xanax for another week.

Anyone have any good chill out suggestions?

Thanks,
Phoenix