anxiety
"I had a great experience with Ativan.  It does a great job of heading off a panic attack when you feel one coming on.  It works very quickly (5 minutes or less).  It doesn't make you feel drunk or high, but more just kind of relaxed and mellow (a bit sleepy).  I took a very low dose, as needed, and it's just nice to have something in case I need it, that wasn't real addictive or habit forming.  Like having a spare tire.  You don't have to use it very often, but it's comforting knowing you have one, and it will get you through.  I didn't notice any side effects at all to be honest, except for feeling sleepy when I took it sometimes, but that's not always a bad thing."