Shit is great for about a month. No worries about anything, couldnt be more relaxed and just generally dont give a sh*t. But then it all goes bad and you cant stop taking them without risking seizures. I used to pill pop and doctor shop, and can tell you it took 11 months of slowly weening off to finally be rid of them. Was 11 months of sheer hell too, while on them nothing can touch you and nothing matters, but when trying to quit EVERYTHING is a huge ordeal and even little things bother you too no end. The mood swings were f^cking insane trying to clean up. Of all the benzos (valium, klonopins, halcion ect) xanax is the worst to kick by far, personally i think its a lot harder than serious narcotic or speed habits.