Dear
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your adjustment with xanax was simply due to, it worked as a placebo for you. Xanax 1mg has pretty low action. For you it was enough because it worked as a placebo. You were so pre-occupied with the benefits of xanax, other medicines failed. No problems.
But, in my opinion, you don't need any medicines for
stress. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines.
Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and
meditation help you to streamline your
metabolism and neurological balance. Please
consult a psychologist for further information.
Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.