hi.. melissa,, i have understood your problem and u are suffering from a anxiety disorder mostly it is a panic disorder with
agoraphobia...
u have been taking medication for long time but u are not improving completely.. u are taking xanax only which is a benzodiazepin medication which will help u for a short duration ,,it wont remove your anxiety from grass root level [
neurotransmitter level], so i ll suggest you to take antidepressant medication along with klonopin..stop xanax, it is a habit forming drug because of the short half life...
medications:
tab. paroxetine [25 mg paxil] once at night, can increase upto 50 mg gradually depending upon the response of the drug...
tab.klonopin [0.25 mg, clonazepam a long acting
benzodiazepine medication] twice a day..
take these drugs for at least 6 to 8 months...u ll be back to your routine life...
u can also go for
psychotherapy.. like
systematic desensitization, flooding therapy, exposure and response prevention by visiting to a psychotherapist..it will help u to deal with your anxiety...
i hope this advice will be helpful to you.. best luck..