Do you have trouble with anxiety? Anxiety disorders are fairly common in people who have bipolar disorder. In fact, researchers involved with STEP-BD -- the largest treatment study of bipolar disorder conducted to date -- found that more than half the study participants with bipolar disorder also had a comorbid anxiety disorder.
Ativan, generic lorazepam, is one prescription option your doctor may consider to help alleviate your anxiety. Ativan is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine family. It is approved for the treatment of anxiety disorders, for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, or for anxiety associated with depression.
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I have anxiety disorder with my bipolar disorder. When off my meds, I also get panicky. I hate that part of my illness. If I didn’t have that being manic would be alot better.