Short term Ativan use

[[Ne...]]

In February I was prescribed Ativan 1mg. Was told to take 2 at night and 2 during the day as needed.  I never took that much. Anyhow, 2 weeks ago on a Friday I wasn't feeling very anxious and thought I would try to sleep without it. I did, I slept for 6 hours. The next day I decided not to take it either. The next day I started feeling dizzy, I did not think about the Ativan at first but then I realized that was the only thing that changed. I did some research and decided I didn't want to take it anymore. Two days later I was hit with horrible depression. I thought it might be the Ativan so I took 1/2 one and sure enough I felt better. That week I decided to just take small amounts to keep the depression away. The next Saturday I didn't take any and felt the horrible depression again. I took a little that day. That was 7 days ago today. I haven't taken any sense. I have depression, burning on my scalp, headache, and my legs are weak. Is this really from

The Ativan?  I feel like I took so little for such a short amount of time. If it is, does anyone know how long this will last? 

Thank you

[[Ch...]]

Hi Needsomeone.  Welcome to the forum. 

 

Here's the intro post I wrote, not sure if you saw it: http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=176911.msg2348926#msg2348926