Seems with the brain damage the cold turkey causes,and as its a strong muscle relaxant ,some like me ,get severe muscle tightness ,no mental symptoms for me ,but as anxiety can cause muscles to tighten ,maybe it's still anxiety causing it and if so what's the answer to this insane tightness,as I got off due to the Ativan causing blackouts ,I don't dare go back on it! I don't feel sad or have panic attacks and I actually would be fine if I could get rid of muscles so contracted walking is impossible and I actually worry my back will break !