Yes, ativan can be dependence forming. Librium is often used to wean oneself off of the dependence, but this is done slowly. Please continue with the psychiatrist's treatment, ask them any queries if needed but do not abruptly stop any medication.

Hi, the medicine you took for one year i.e ativan is a benzodiazepine which has a habit forming tendency. So, your Psychiatrist must have prescribed librium which is also a benzodiazepine to help in the habit you might have already developed for ativan. The plan should be to taper librium slowly and gradually for a smooth transition.If we stop benzodiazepine abruptly and the patient has had history of benzodiazepine dependency, there are withdrawal symptoms.