its a very useful valium type med often used for panic attacks, always carry a few tablets with you and disolve 1 under the tongue at the start of a panic attack, also breathe deep and slow, dont tense up or fight back

sedation is common but is generally cancelled out by the panic, some experimenting is needed to get the dose right

dont worry about the child you will cope

IVE TAKEN IT SINCE I WAS 26 I TAKE IT 3 TIME A DAY DONT BE SCARED TO TAKE IT BECAUSE IT DOES HELP AND I WILL PRAY FOR YOU BECAUSE PANICK ATTACKS ARE THE WORST THING YOU CAN GO THRU WHEN YOU FEEL ONE COMING ONTAKE 1 OR 2 ATIVAN AND WITHIN 20 TO 30 MINS YOU WILL FIND THAT YOUR PANIC ATTACK IS GONE 90 PERCENT OF THE TIME GOOD LUCK,DOUG :)

Jess,

I understand what you are going through as far as taking a pill. I have never liked taking pills, but sometimes they help. I was prescribed Ativan when I had my first panic attack. It was the only thing that got me through the two weeks before my Paxil started working. I have been taking Ativan recently to help me sleep. It makes me drowsy, but any med that says my cause drowsiness, usually knocks me out. The only way you will know is to take one and see how you feel. It will definitely help the panic. As far as your son, maybe you can find someone you trust to watch him for a little while while you see how the ativan effects you.

I've been on it 15 years. Just try to only take it as needed, don't get to the point where you have to take it x times a day. It's easy to get addicted to, but p.r.n. use is ok.

I agree these valium type meds are safer if taken only as needed, we all have calm days and none should be taken then

I take Ativan as a PRN..As needed basis and I do find it very helpful. I take a low daose though, so if you are concerned about not being able to take care of your children, I would talk to your pdoc and be sure that you are not taking to high of a dose. Also, if you could try taking one when you have someone to watch your children, then you could see how you feel on the Ativan and still have it a safe environment for both your children and yourself...Good luck and hope this was alittle helpful...

xo

I take ativan on top of lexapro and It is amazing If i feel one coming I take one pill and almost all of the time I am better with in minutes.

My panic attacks are so bad I can't even leave my home some times.

I hope things start to get better for you.

Oh BTW I do not have insurance either. I go to a low cost Doctor here in town and if you would like help finding one where you are, I would be happy to talk about it with you.

i have used ativan tons of times it is a mild sedative you will have no problem watching kids or anything else if you react to it the same as me. i also have known of other people to use this with the some effects.