Hi Pat: I am not a physician, but couldn't agree more with Dr. Fee. You are going through withdrawal from a very powerful drug. Stopping Ativan is to be taken very seriously and should never be done on your own without the help of a doctor.  Ativan is a benzodiazepine and you can read more about Benzo's in my SharePost; Benzodiazepines, Are They Safe?  You can also read more detailed info about Ativan here. Please call your doctor and don't try this alone,   Best of luck, and be careful. Dr. Diana Walcutt   *Dr. Walcutt is a Psychologist. Dr. Walcutt's answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.