Bad anxiety attacks usually about health anxiety. heard ativan (lorazepam) can help. cannot get prescribed by doctor.

Anxiety: Ativan is an anxiolytic medication. It can lead to tolerance over time. I recommend trying non-pharmacological options like psychotherapy, meditation, breathing exercises, acupuncture, etc . I often prescribe selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or buspar (buspirone) before going to benzodiazapines. Take care

Consider therapy: Anxiety can be related to a number of things. Treatments are numerous including behavioral therapies and medication strategies. You may first want to consider getting engaged in treatment. Ativan (lorazepam) is a controlled substance that is not generally first line treatment for anxiety.