"i have anxiety and sleeping problems. i like xanax a little better i think.  but ativan still helps. not from me because i haven&#039;t tried it yet but i heard if you like xanax you have to double up on the ativan from xanax from 1mg to 2 and it would feel the same. that ativan is weaker but has a longer shelf life. regardless i would recommend this med out if you have sleeping problems or anxiety. there&#039;s usually a hard time for me to find a medium for me. i&#039;m either too happy or to sad. ativan n other benzo&#039;s give me that."