Quote Originally Posted by panic_down_under View Post
Imho, lorazepam (Ativan) is better. It's longer acting and dependency is slower to develop. Only use it when necessary as benzodiazepines may slow AD kick-in, but do take it if you need to as white-knuckling through anxiety is counterproductive.
Thanks, my Dr has completely freaked me out with lorazepam & said it was really addictive so I’ve been avoiding taking it. Was initially taking it to sleep when I was first diagnosed & it worked brilliantly so I won’t be so worried about taking it now when needed. Cheers