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Apr 26 2012, 10:09 pm / Curious

So I haven't experienced an anxiety attack for a few days now (knock on wood it continues) but I have been taking my lorazepam .5 I've been taking it as directed by my doctor which is to take it as needed every 6 hours. I only take one either everyday or every other day. I've been taking it like this for about a month. Now I'm starting therapy on Wednesday so hopefully that can start helping. But my question is.... I understand.how addictive ativan is and am wondering how do you know if your addicted? I don't want to become or be addicted to anything but I can't help but take it cause I feel anxious on edge and all the symptoms of anxiety until I take it or am kept extremely busy which is hard to do cause I'm outta work and school due to my anxiety!! So if anyone has an answer to my question pleeeeeaaaasssee share!! Thank you<3

My Comments

From: blewis
Apr 27 2012, 8:01 am
You are worrying about the future, which in turn will fuel your anxiety. Yes it can be addictive but your doctor will ween you off slowly when it is time so you do not have any withdrawl of side effects. But that is down the road. Focus on right now and getting better with your therapy. You're on the right path.

blewis


From: triggered
Apr 27 2012, 4:40 am
I've never had a problem with ativan. But I suspect that my dose is a bit lower proportionally by body weight...I'm over 180 lbs. My prescribing physician is very careful about giving me refills... I get questioned up and down and then a little sideways before she approves it. So I have no worries about it. Another thing I do, since it is a nuisance to get more, is ration them when I get low... "Do I really need to take one or is there a chance I can get by?". Also, "as needed" for me had specific instructions.... in advance of triggering events, etc.

triggered