I was on Xanax for years until our Dad passed away in 2004 of pancreatic cancer, he also had Alzheimer's in the end. I took Xanax mainly for sleep purposes and occasionally during the day for stress. I stopped cold turkey after reading the effects Xanax has on brain function and memory. I'm in my late 60's now and I'm forgetful. Not forgetting where I put things but forgetting topics I'm training on at my new job. Forgetting birthdays of nieces, nephews, et al. I was taking Lions Mane - which is suppose to be good for the brain. I stopped last April '24 when I was rushed to the ER with a clot behind my knee and the vascular surgeon took me off all supplements due to blood thinners they put me on when discharged. Now that I'm off all blood thinners except the 81aspirin - I'm going to resume Lions Mane again. Whether it was mind over matter taking it made me feel I was being proactive. Please do your best to get off the xanax. I've had bad reactions: e.g. anxiety WHILE taking them so something's not right there. Good health and all the best to you.