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Have been taking .5 ativan (lorazepam) for 2 months for insomnia. is it ok to continue. i know it is addictive but i only use it to sleep. can't take ssri or seri?
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Sleep meds: CBT for Insomnia is usually the longer term answer for insomnia and I strongly recommend EMDR Therapy for anxiety. I can help you with an assessment and recommendations.
Answered 6/11/2017
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