Sorry you're having such a rough day. Mine isn't going that well either. Ativan (lorazepam generic) is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, and is a sedative. It does help with anxiety, but less and less doctors are willing to prescribe it. Other drugs in this family include: Xanax. Valium and Klonopin. Hope you feel better.

do u kn why they not willing to perb it hardlyanymore?

Days like you are having are made for taking something to relax you....that is why your Pdoc RXed them....do not suffer needlessly ...take your Ativan, and get some relief.

I used to avoid taking my Xanax, I felt I "Should Be Able To Cope " on my own.

Now I realize how silly that was of me to deny myself relief from anxiety.

Take the Ativan , and I hope you feel better soon

Please take the ativan, if you haven't already.
It will help with the panic and nervousness. Then maybe you can try to figure out why this all happened.

Hugs, Eka

Take the Ativan! The reason they prescribe it less is because it CAN be addictive, but I go to a research clinic specifically for bipolar disorder and they do prescribe the medication. They did a study showing that the drug is only addictive if someone has an addictive personality.

Ativan has been my life saver when too anxious. Feel better.

*HUGS*

I've had ativan it works well to calm the nerves.

ativan works. like any benzo, there are addictive properties, but don't let that stop you from taking it as prescribed.