ME/CFS: Ativan and Xanax gave brief relief, no overall change

Summary

The user described taking Ativan at 0.25 to 3 mg on separate occasions; it usually did little, though it calmed them twice for about six hours. They were taking Xanax 0.5 mg as needed, which acted quickly and worked but lasted only about two hours and left them tired. They avoided daily use and took benzodiazepines roughly four times a month. No change in their overall illness was described.