Does anyone take Ativan EVERYDAY?

[masonmoore0824]

I feel so anxious each and every day that I have to take one two or even some days three ativan just to function without the feeling of panic taking over. Does anyone else have this experience? I was started on the max dose of buspar over a week ago and so far I can't tell any difference...I still have to take the same amount of ativan. Any advice?

[kris123]

I feel so anxious each and every day that I have to take one two or even some days three ativan just to function without the feeling of panic taking over. Does anyone else have this experience? I was started on the max dose of buspar over a week ago and so far I can't tell any difference...I still have to take the same amount of ativan. Any advice?
Hi. I am still taking Ativan daily as well. But I have weaned down to once a day (0.25mg) from taking it three times a day. I'm working on cutting it out altogether.
In my opinion, that is what Ativan is for. If you feel your level of anxiety merits taking an Ativan, than do it. Hopefully, over the coming weeks your need for Ativan will decrease as the buspar levels out in your system.
I also just started taking buspar as well, 5mg three times a day. I think my anxiety is pretty much in check right now, my biggest issue is my sleep. I'm not sleeping well and I'm exhausted all day long. I was hoping the buspar would help that. How are you sleeping?

[masonmoore0824]

Hi. I am still taking Ativan daily as well. But I have weaned down to once a day (0.25mg) from taking it three times a day. I'm working on cutting it out altogether.
In my opinion, that is what Ativan is for. If you feel your level of anxiety merits taking an Ativan, than do it. Hopefully, over the coming weeks your need for Ativan will decrease as the buspar levels out in your system.
I also just started taking buspar as well, 5mg three times a day. I think my anxiety is pretty much in check right now, my biggest issue is my sleep. I'm not sleeping well and I'm exhausted all day long. I was hoping the buspar would help that. How are you sleeping?

I'm sleeping well at night because the remeron I'm on pretty much knocks me out. Without it for some reason the buspar made it hard for me to sleep. I would wake up and couldn't go back to sleep. Also, I'm only taking the buspar twice a day...once in the morning and then at bedtime. I was hoping this would help with morning anxiety, but it hasn't so far...

[kris123]

I'm sleeping well at night because the remeron I'm on pretty much knocks me out. Without it for some reason the buspar made it hard for me to sleep. I would wake up and couldn't go back to sleep. Also, I'm only taking the buspar twice a day...once in the morning and then at bedtime. I was hoping this would help with morning anxiety, but it hasn't so far... I think it can take a few weeks to see the benefits. I been having morning anxiety too, but it has gotten better. I'm coping with it anyway. If only I could sleep better...

[anxietycat]

I think it can take a few weeks to see the benefits. I been having morning anxiety too, but it has gotten better. I'm coping with it anyway. If only I could sleep better...

i'm not sleeping well either, kris. it really messes with your emotions. i'm crying all the time. you should check out some sleep medications.

[masonmoore0824]

I think it can take a few weeks to see the benefits. I been having morning anxiety too, but it has gotten better. I'm coping with it anyway. If only I could sleep better...

Have you tried taking the ativan to help you sleep? Sometimes it makes me sleepy, so it might work.

[kris123]

Have you tried taking the ativan to help you sleep? Sometimes it makes me sleepy, so it might work. yeah. I tried that in the beginning for about 6 weeks but it don't really help.

[kris123]

i'm not sleeping well either, kris. it really messes with your emotions. i'm crying all the time. you should check out some sleep medications. I know I should. I just want to see how it goes with the Buspar. Maybe I should adjust the times I take it, take 5mg in the morning and 10mg at night.

[kris123]

yeah. I tried that in the beginning for about 6 weeks but it don't really help. what dose of Buspar do you take in the morning and at night?

[jessy]

I take avitan 4mg per day for anxiety . At first it was a godsend for me . Now after tarts of not being bale to love without it & only get a slight ease on my panic . Ovs i am tolerant to them I'll always have then now I'd vd scared if i didn't have any in case of the big overwhelming attacks that can happen any where out I of nowhere .
Jessy x

[anxietycat]

how much sleep are you getting? definitely try taking more at night.


I know I should. I just want to see how it goes with the Buspar. Maybe I should adjust the times I take it, take 5mg in the morning and 10mg at night.

[kris123]

how much sleep are you getting? definitely try taking more at night. 4-5 hours the last few nights. In wake up really early jn the morning and can't get back to sleep. It's so frustrating!

[anxietycat]

same here, and it's broken ... sleep for 3, maybe a couple or 1 after that then i am up and can't go back to sleep.


4-5 hours the last few nights. In wake up really early jn the morning and can't get back to sleep. It's so frustrating!

[kris123]

same here, and it's broken ... sleep for 3, maybe a couple or 1 after that then i am up and can't go back to sleep. it's the worst. I think I'd feel a lot better if I could sleep better.

[Terre Nova]

I feel so anxious each and every day that I have to take one two or even some days three ativan just to function without the feeling of panic taking over. Does anyone else have this experience? I was started on the max dose of buspar over a week ago and so far I can't tell any difference...I still have to take the same amount of ativan. Any advice?

I do or Xanax...

[chris00]

Have you tried any of the meditation apps ? It puts me right out.

[fortizboriqua]

I used to take Ativan every night to go to sleep. What is your question?

[Dahila]

Ativan is good as short term help, it is easy to develop tolerance to it. I stopped taking it at all , using different meds. I would love to stop meds in general, but it is not easy. Talk to you doc, about the meds..;)

[alankay]

I took it daily for a short while but you have to make sure you following up with psychotherapy to see if you can find and address any cause/source for your anxiety.
Also make sure diet is low/very low clean of nutrasweet, MSG, refined sugar, caffeine and alcohol until you are much less anxious. Meds are only part of any treatment for most folks. Alankay.