That was what the doctor said. One in the morning and one before going to bed. Then an optional one if I feel extra anxiety. She was well aware of me not having had any sleeping issues since onset four and a half years ago. I've could sleep solidly all this time without any help despite my tinnitus being severe. She said Lorazepam is intended to help me while the effects of Escitalopram kick off. I am supposed to stop taking Lorazepam next Thursday, which will mark two weeks since I started. Then continue taking Escitalopram 15mg.
Effects. First three days I felt really fine. I come from two months of a really rough patch, suicidal thoughts, obsessive monitorization of my tinnitus, worsened tinnitus, depressive behaviour, growing anxiety... Those first three days were heaven, then I've had mixed feelings. Frequent sighs, shivers, low mood, upbeat mood, quiet tinnitus, loud tinnitus... Everything is expected to stabilize in a couple of weeks.
In these four years I've been through times of really loud tinnitus not being bothered by it and even completely forgetting about it. I just hope antidepressants (Escitalopran) is able to help me to get back on that track.