Hey Omnom - good for you on letting go of Mr. Crackhead. I know that I have to be very wary of anything "mood altering" and I used to abuse the heck out of xanax about 15 years ago.
Now that I'm in recovery, I find myself on it again but ONLY after being totally up front and honest with my dr. and developing PTSD from something. I don't run out early, I use it as directed (mostly for sleep) and I keep recovery first.
This is NOT medical advice, this is what works for me, in my life, with the approval of two different doctors (my first one left the practice, his replacement is much tougher
).
Glad to see you checking in!
Hugs and prayers,
Amy