I'll have to think about stopping Ativan. I take about 0.50 to 0.75, three to four times a month. It reduces anxiety but leaves me groggy and somewhat foggy. Been taking it for about 6 years. But as I said presently as mentioned above 3-4 times a month but prior to approximately a year ago about 2-3 times a month. I wish you success and blessings. Anxiety is a drag a sometimes-terrible foe.
Don't know if you would be interested but I just joined a mental health support group in a local church in Chapel hill N.C. The name of the group is the sanctuary course it's held at Saint Thomas more church on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30. You can access information at their website (stmchapelhill.org) and investigate if the program extends to Catholic churches near to where you live.
Blessings hope you can achieve your goal.
L