Xanax is prescribed for panic disorder, and usually is a take as needed. Whenever I've had a panic attack, I would try to wait it out and deal with the issues at hand using several coping techniques. If it got any worse and those techniques did not work, I would take a xanax and it would calm me down, and I haven't had one for at least half a year.

D3V, I don't think it's necessarily not being able to cope and deal with your issues. I see your argument that xanax could become a crutch, but generally panic disorder manifests from chemical imbalances in the brain. I've found out that a good diet, exercise, and getting enough rest reduces the likelihood of panic attacks if one had the disorder; but it is not something that can be controlled.

I invite any questions to my reasoning. I'm intrigued as to how many of you deal with panic attacks if they occur, and your views on them.

Thanks.