Has anyone here successfully used a benzo for a short amount of time for sleep, while transferring over to an SSRI, and been okay with it after and been able to stop? Will the SSRI help the anxiety/panic thoughts eventually so my sleep cycle can re-regulate? I understand the drugs deal with different mechanisms and neurotransmitters, but hoping for a miracle.

Currently having a lot of panic and anxiety that is causing insomnia, the only thing that helps me sleep is taking an ativan. My doctor just started me on sertaline today. I know it will take at least a week or two to do anything, maybe more. I've taken 1mg of lorazepam the past 4 nights just to get sleep, last night I tried to not take it and have been awake all night.

I'm feeling so terrible from not sleeping, tired, worried and keyed up. Have tried everything.. tried melatonin, magnesium calm, meditations, hypnosis, the sleep restriction technique, etc. Went to acupuncture and therapy today too, which were helpful but can't be with me 24/7.