Any Benzo and most Psych meds have a great potential for overuse....

Its up to the patient to make sure they don't. Overuse means using the medication outside of or in abundance of the amount prescribed. You don't seem to be doing that.

Benzo's like Ativan are addictive so you'll likely create a physical dependency to the drug if you use it everyday, but if it works and helps you and your Pdoc thinks you should be using it, then you're doing nothing wrong. Just don't take it for a long period of time and then suddenly "stop", that can cause problems.

At one point I was taking the max of ativan the dr ordered. I was majorly depressed and having several panic attacks a day. But as time went on I began using less ativan and at this point a year later, I take maybe two a week.
Benzodiazepines have a tendency to become addictive. Be careful.

Benzos are simply sedative. Very addictive. They do nothing for bipolar disorder, they simply sedate you.

I get the feeling that what people are feeling as anxiety is actually low level hypomania and so simply sedating them doesn't deal with the underlying issue.

Unfortunately people often find they need to take more and more. Long term use has been linked to cognitive impairment.

It's great to see you back sweetie!!!.... and I'm glad that you're home....

. Benzo's are now a controlled substance due to addiction.... I would just be aware of how much you're taking

I have been on one for a long time for sleep and it helps so I stay on it..... Big hug.....xo

I take 2mg a day of benzo clonazepam for anxiety. I have that with my BP. I've taken it for many years and know I'm addicted. I have no plans to ever stop it because my anxiety is so bad without. I just came to terms with the fact that I needed it and would have to weigh the pros and the cons. I think you will have to do the same.

The most They will let me take is 2 mg a day for Ativan. It is very addictive. So the Doctors rx is the best at giving the right amount.