This comment should be at the top. Benzos are like alcohol in that they are so dangerous to withdrawal off of. The side effects are such that you don't notice life falling apart and you take risks that are not calculated properly. I only found out after that it impacts your GABA receptors pretty severely leading many into risk taking behavior including gambling their life savings away. Things alcohol can lead anyone to. Sucks we had to learn but maybe our comments can inspire caution. Usually reddit is full of comments like oh yeah Xanax is great! Nooope