Anxiety is a familiar feeling that surfaces every now and again, one that affects more of us than we might initially presume. However prevalent it may be, studies show that of the 6.8 million people diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (the most common of anxiety disorders), only 43.2% receive treatment, notes the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. That doesn’t consider the number of people with untreated anxiety disorder and the additional problems it can cause.One of those benzodiazepines goes by the name Ativan, commonly used to treat anxiety.
How it might make you feel
After taking Ativan, many people report:
- A calmer mindset
- Less tension in the body
- Mild drowsiness