thanks for all your help. my doctor actually told me i can take xanax throughout the day, because i'm on such a small dose. i did some research, and the effects are only seen at high doses throughout the pregnancy. last week was terrible. i didn't think i'd make it. but today, i feel good enough to do small things around the house. when my panick sets in, it takes over my life. and my poor husband didn't know what to do. he was worried about me, the baby, the meds, everything. but i'm learning to trust my doctor, and this forum has really helped. thank you all so much.