"long story short, i am terrified of medication , the first time i took ativan i had already got myself all worked up about having to take it that when i did i went into full blown panic attack. it was not because of this med , it was my own doing. the second and third time i took it, it worked well . allowed me to get through the entire day like myself again. even took the depression away that i have caused from anxiety . i have only taken it 3 times in the last month since was prescribed it . since i&#039;ve read how addicting this can be i have been very careful about taking it only when i really need it."