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Posted 4/23/2016 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor gave me Ativan for my anxiety to take as needed. I've been very careful about how often I take it.
Last month it was 6 times total.

This week I've been feeling more anxious and want to take it more often, every other day.

How often can you take this without getting addicted?
Posted 4/23/2016 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
I took xanax couple times a day for over a month. I don't think it was a problem for me, but everybody is different. Ask your doctor, but seems like every other day would still b e considered a pretty minimal usage. Again, ask your doctor. I'm sure they can advise you.
Posted 4/23/2016 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
I've been taking ativan 1mg a day for about 6 months and I've been fine. It really depends on the person. I can stop and start without having issues but it all depends but if it helps you then it's fine to take.
Posted 4/23/2016 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
I've taken daily Xanax on and off for years. Quit and restarted many times with no trouble. Don't be afraid of your benzo but consult your doc with concerns!
Posted 4/24/2016 5:37 AM (GMT 0)
Tela,

I would say as long as you are working on other methods of anxiety management as well...like therapy and/or self help...that you have nothing to worry about.

I hope that you get past this rough spot soon!

S.C.
Posted 4/24/2016 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
I've had better days more often lately. I am in therapy, use walking, eft, trying to meditate, read a million books on the subject, use hands on healing, among other therapies. Still my anxiety lingers in the background.

Ativan gives me the break my body and brain need now and then. I just fear getting hooked.
Posted 4/24/2016 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
T.,

Excellent! Keep up that great work!.:)

I understand your concern, but you certainly don't fit the profile of someone who gets in trouble with their prescription.

You are doing all you can to employ other methods of anxiety management. ..

...and you are showing concern about becoming dependent.

These are not things that a person with a problem/potential problem does.:)

As you gain more recovery, you will surely find you are able to back of on your benzo use.

Peace and progress!

S.C.
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