Check if you can't take the meds during the day when you need it to suppress anxiety.

I agree benzos are much better for anxiety and panic attacks. They work immediately as opposed to other types of meds that need time to build up in your system.

Ativan for me is great! but, the psychiatrist I seen doesn't go for benzo's. so he is trying me on busbar. So far, it is like taking a water pill. But they say it takes along time for it to get in your system? Does anyone else take busbar? The Ativan is great for panic attacks because it goes in fast and is out fast. I am like you, with depression I have a lot of anxiety,obcessing thoughts, etc. I am like benzo with my pain meds, you have to be able to live..