First time I tried xanax I was just constantly nodding out. Feel asleep at least a dozen times throughout trying to chill. Didn't get much of a buzz outta it. Took 2mg every hour for three hours. On the come down I was all depressed and suicidal and whatnot. Kinda scary.
Next time I did 4mg at one time, went on my computer, started talking to a girl I had a big crush on, and don't remember anything after that. Woke up the next morning and turns out I asked her out and she said yeah. Can't complain about that

Who says drug abuse isn't productive?
I tried it a half dozen or so times heavily since that up until about a few months ago, but not any since then except for the occasional 2mg before work (I have social anxiety, but I chose not to do it daily because I don't like having to rely on medication to get me through the day. Letting loose and having fun is another story as long as you know when enough is enough and that your come down will always end.)
But yeah, forgetting shit is normal. I always like taking 4mg-6mg and down a Monster or something with a similar amount of caffeine. I tend to get really sleepy on xannies and it keeps me awake and helps me remember stuff a bit better.