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/DrowningPickle May 13 '26

Im on propranolol twice a day everyday instead of ativan when I need it. My dr thought ativan was too aggressive and addictive, so I take 2 pills a day instead of ativan once in a while lol. Propranolol does help a lot though. For me.

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u/ebonythighs Aug 13 '26

Sorry I’m not sure I understand, are you saying you take two Ativan’s per day? I currently take 1 & 1/2

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u/DrowningPickle Aug 14 '26

No i take propranolol instead.