"i find when i have those nights that my brain just can&#039;t settle down, either a .5 or 1 mg ativan will help me relax just enough to get a restful sleep. usually i feel totally energized and fresh the next morning. this is the only thing i have found in almost 20 years that works. however, i can only use it on my worst nights, as it is addictive. that&#039;s the only drawback."