Hey guys. For the past two weeks, my anxiety has been at an all-time high. So bad that I have barely been able to get out of bed except at night, not being able to eat except at night, and waking up anxious. 

I have to leave for vacation this Saturday with my family which could not have come at a worse time. I live with my parents and siblings so I'm going with them. I could stay home but that would be even worse being 10 hours away from both of my parents. 

My doctor gave me 5 Xanax tablets which are .25 each to help me on the trip. She wants me to cut them in half and try them. I have anxiety about taking new medication. I am always worried that I'll have some sort of horrible allergic reaction to them. I can't even take 3 ibuprofen. I don't even drink because the feeling of not being completely in control of my body terrifies me. 

Does anybody have experience with Xanax and can tell me what it feels like? I know about the risks of addiction so please do not lecture me on that. Thank you :)