Bad anxiety

[Afraidmale]

I've been haveing bad anxiety for 2 months e everyday all day long my doctor gave me ativan 1mg twice a day but doesn't really touch it what would you do? Has anybody had better outcome on something else beside ativan. I need to know what to do its eating me up. I'm afraid to do things I nonstop shake crying spells the whole nine yards

[Agora1]

Hi Afraidmale, I understand how frightening it is to be in that position. I was at one time as well. Depending what you have been on before Ativan may make the difference in why you don't feel it works. I was on Xanax first and when that no longer worked, was placed on Ativan. It didn't do a thing. It's a benzo as well but with some just doesn't do the trick. My input is why take something that isn't working...Talk with you doctor and ask for his advice on what he may switch you to. Sometimes just adding an SSRI can help boost the chemical imbalance in our brain. The crying is due to the turmoil going on in your mind and body right now. You need a break in that circle of fear you are experiencing right now. I hope that you find the answer as to what is prompting the anxiety to be so bad. Therapy is always an option along with medication. My best x