Hi, I'm new.

[CrazyLily]

I just wanted to drop a hello to everyone on this site. I've been lurking the pages for awhile now, and I'd finally decided to join. I've never joined a support site before, but I've been going through a hard time lately and thought it would be beneficial to sign up for one. I've had panic attacks since I was about 12-13 years old, and I am now 20. A long time eh? I have a very tough life; that's a totally different and long story. I've tried going off my medicines but 3 months is the farthest I've been without them, before I ended up in a mental facility this year, twice.

Anyways, I actually have a question for you guys. Does a benzo like Ativan have any negative long-term side effects? Like forgetting things more frequently as you age... well, more than what would be considered normal. I thought I had more questions, but it is 4AM here in Texas (go Cowboys?) and my brain is not cooperating with me right now haha.

Thanks and I hope everyone has a good week!

[exl2398]

I don't know the answer to your question but wanted to welcome you anyway. Hopefully someone can help with the question!

[Rabbit37]

Greetings from another native Texan (no longer live there, though).

I'm sure you'll get more in-depth answers, but yes, benzos can cause a minor memory loss.

Welcome.

[olga]

Welcome to Crazyboards. Please let us know if you have any concerns, and be sure to check out chat and the blogs.

olga

[CrazyLily]

Thanks for the welcomes, and thanks for the answer former Texan