"ativan has been a life saver on several occasions in treating my ongoing anxiety; however, i hate that it&#039;s so &#039;short lived&#039;.  i take it only when i need it but have noticed that the more i need it, the stronger dose i need as well. i started out by breaking my 1mg tabs in half, now i find myself taking 1-2mg at a time in order to feel any relief from the anxiety."