I caved in....

[Kat63]

....and took an Ativan. Am also reading Claire Weekes. Not sure which one is helping, but I do feel just a tiny bit better.

[jkl5500]

I wouldn't call that caving in. I still take Ativan daily, although I am slowly tapering off of it. If your doc prescribed it, use as directed, and get yourself some relief.

[Kat63 in reply to jkl5500]

Today I’ve been so anxious that my stomach is upset.

[kenster1 in reply to Kat63]

heard those books are really good yeah if taking the medication has helped then that's good also.

[JAYnLA]

I was reading Weekes last night and took ativan as well. The ativan allowed me the focus I needed to read the Weekes - and both really helped.

[purl1]

Hi Kat,

I feel the same way when I take it. You try and try to make it without, but at some point it just doesn't work. I felt really good yesterday but by evening I had to take some. I don't take a whole pill so hopefully that makes a difference when I don't need them anymore. If you need it take it. Anxiety is hard to deal with sometimes and the meds are there to help. Every day we try to do the best we can, that's all we can do.

[Hope4me1 in reply to purl1]

I was doing fine on Clonazepam when needed until I was taking it too frequently when going through a lot of stress and couldn’t sleep. Now I have to take it on a regular basis or I have withdrawal symptoms. Is that not true with Ativan? I am having a hard time getting off the Clonazepam. I am down to 3/4 tab of a .5 dose. I am supplementing with CBD, which helps, but not a total cure.

[Jeff1943]

The Claire Weekes book can bring you reassurance and hope but it's maybe too early for it to have had the effect of desensitising your nervous system. Depending of course on how much you've been able to apply her ideas to your thinking. As she says the last imperative is: Let time pass.

[Tealb]

Hope you're feeling calmer now. Don't be so hard on yourself for taking it. You have took control of the situation & used a proven method to help yourself. I'd say that was a positive thing. You haven't let the anxiety take over & felt a little easier because of it. Remember, the little steps still get us where we need to be. Hope you have a better day tomorrow.

[Hope4me1 in reply to Tealb]

I love the positive support on this site! This is so important for us!! We need hope and assurance 😊

[Needtovent]

Just read this Kat. I too tend to feel like I’ve given in if I “resort” to Ativan. It’s rare but sometimes needed. I think we all need to just agree that we need it sometimes and that doesn’t mean we’re weak.

I’m so glad you’re reading Dr Weekes book. I feel like a work in progress. But it makes so much sense that i am committed; and feel it’s worth toughing it out - and if an Ativan helps in the process, so be it!