Liz1225
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- 3y
a.kasproa.kaspro
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- 3y
I do! I switched over from zoloft to lexapro last summer and I feel like it works much better! I am at a pretty low dose right now but I do feel like it helped with ocd, and definitely eith overall anxiety
Liz1225Liz1225
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Did you have any side effects? I have read so many good things and I want to try something but taking medication scares me
a.kasproa.kaspro
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- 3y
@Liz1225 Anytime I have switched ssris or dosages I have experience naseua, especially after eating, but that has gone away fairly quickly for me. I had a lot more side effects on zoloft but they mostly went away after I switched. I experienced some emotional numbing but that also has gone away since I lowered my dosage
Liz1225Liz1225
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@a.kaspro Yeah that stuff sounds easier to deal with I just get scared it will make my symptoms worse or I will get suicidal thoughts
Brian :)Brian :)
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I want to try this ! How are u sure it helps ocd ? Is it just anxiety medicine ?
a.kasproa.kaspro
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I have been told that ssris can help treat ocd when prescribed at higher dosages, but I would definitely talk to a psychiatrist about it
Liz1225Liz1225
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- 3y
I read a lot of reviews from people who have taken it and from the sounds of it it really helps
kels89kels89
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 3y
I take Lexapro as well! It has definitely worked better than any other medications for me. Although I will say it’s been a few years now and the OCD is starting to get worse again.
Liz1225Liz1225
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- 3y
Did you talk to your doctor about a higher dose?
kels89kels89
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 3y
@Liz1225 I did. Unfortunately I’m at the max dosage 😕 I am going to keep taking it but will probably start CBT again as well.
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