"i was super against taking medication. i&#039;ve started dealing with anxiety (some depression) for awhile now. i got prescribed ativan months ago, and never took it. i thought i could handle myself again but then my relationship started to fail because of my over thinking. i went back to the doctor, and decided to try it. she prescribed me .50 3 times a day. i took a full one at night after a bad panic attack, and within 30 minutes i was calm and slept through the entire night. i have only been taking a half morning and mid afternoon and full at night because it does make you feel tired. my brain is in a slight fog, but nothing crazy, i still know whats going on though :) give it a try if you are suffering. you will know after 1."