Hey Nikole, xanax isnt the only thing that can help you, xanax stops the panic WHILE its happening but Ciprager stops it FROM happening, I was put on 40mg straight away and they did wonders! Supposedly they are non-addictive too but I wasnt on them long enough to find out as I wanted to deal with them in long-term with a cognitive behavioural therapist rather then short-term with the meds! I think Ciprager or lexapro are fantastic but as with all anti-anxiety meds, they only have full benefits and taken while having on-going therapy!! I really really hope it gets better for you,Im tryin my hardest to get rid of them too but sadly I dont have enough money to go to a therapist :(:(:(