Been on it for 25 years (my doc says I’m hypertensive and a Type A personality - bad combo). I only take it as needed and have never had a problem with an addiction. People have different reactions to different drugs, although I can see how Ativan (lorazepam is the generic) could cause a problem if there are other underlying reasons for taking it.
That's why you've never become dependent on it. Intermittent use won't usually cause a dependency or withdrawal. Use it every day for a month like my relative was and you'd be looking at trouble.
Same here. I’ve been prescribed .5mg Lorazepam since 1992, after heart attack with vfib. Only take one when feeling very stressed. Twenty pills last me about six months.