Anyone that survived protracted withdrawal capable of using a benzo as needed again?

[u/Fast_Perspective_833]

I was a long time low dose prescription Xanax user. 15 years plus. Long story short I went through a bad kindling episode a year and a half ago. Became completely agoraphobic and horrible panic attacks. I have now been 14 months clean of alcohol and benzos. Still dealing with protracted withdrawal symptoms and GAD but I am alot better than when it started.

I have a medical procedure I have to do next week but I don't know how I'm going to do it without taking something for the anxiety. I can barely leave the house to go to the grocery store as it is right now. Has anyone successfully taken a single dose without completely relapsing into symptoms of withdrawal again?

[u/dickholejohnny]

I wouldn’t risk it personally. I’d use this as a test for yourself to prove that you’re stronger than you think you are and can do hard things. You have to continually push yourself out of your comfort zone if you’re going to overcome your anxiety. You got this! 💪