Several years ago my PCP diagnosed me with dementia after a brain scan showed a slightly shrunken brain. I found out later that it is normal, age related, for brains to shrink a little. I told her that I was born demented, which is why I am so goofy most of the time. She didn't buy it, but that's ok, I still tell everyone that I am demented and then act completely normal..... for me anyway. I had a test also to find out how much dementia I had and I found out that I am completely normal for my age. Go figure. The only reason I need lorazepam is for my problem swallowing that I have had most of my life. It is the only thing that helps me feel at ease when I eat. I choked on a popcorn kernel when I was real young and I believe that is what bothers me today. I turned blue and was not far from crossing the rainbow bridge. I am going to ask the doctor about withholding medicine from a person in antiquity is abuse. I might get run out of her office, but we shall see.