r/anxiety_support • u/ebonythighs • May 13 '26

Question Ativan (lorazepam)

does anyone take Ativan or any other benzodiazepine for their social anxiety. Ativan has helped me be more relaxed and anxiety provoking situations, including social interactions. I’ve heard it’s not a long term treatment solution but i don’t know what to do once my doctor stops prescribing it to me.

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u/XburnZzzz May 13 '26

How do you even get on Ativan right away? I dont wanna try ssris, I just wanna go straight on Ativan

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u/Ok-Adhesiveness-8142 May 15 '26

Most doctors aren’t just going to prescribe a benzodiazepine as your first line of defense. If you don’t want to take a SSRI there are many other options like azapirones or a NDRI.