H_G_F

Date posted: 2y

Antidepressants don’t work

Has anyone gone through this too? I’ve taken Luvox, Anafranil, and lexapro. None of them have made me feel symptom relief from ocd. I’ve tried these drugs in the span of 3 years. I have had intrusive thoughts about incest and pedophilia that has not gone away not even for a day. I see other posts of people saying that the medication helps them to the point where they even forget they have ocd. I wanna find something that helps but also feel hopeless with meds

H_G_F

Date posted: 2y

Yeah it’s sucks I’ve been on all max doses of these meds

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

@H_G_F We hat r u on now?

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

@H_G_F What*

H_G_F

Date posted: 2y

@marlene.zupp@yahoo.com Right now I’m still on Anafranil and Luvox

Liviej

Date posted: 2y

I’ve been through several different medications for OCD/GAD/depression/etc. over the past several months and nothing has really helped me. I’m extremely sensitive to medications, so I can’t tolerate high doses. Trying to find something that works can be incredibly frustrating. You’re not alone!!❤️

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

@Liviej Ohhh I feel alone though. I think we all do going through it but I appreciate your kindness

Liviej

Date posted: 2y

@marlene.zupp@yahoo.com Oh, absolutely. I often feel so alone when going through this, especially when I see friends of mine who can get on an SSRI and be feeling great within a few weeks. But I try to remind myself that a lot of people are going through the same thing as me. We are so strong. I’m so proud of you!

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

I feel you. Lexapro worked on me for a cpl years ago and then stopped. Luvox didn’t work and neither Zoloft. I get tired of it too. Been 3 months feeling this way. I’m sick of it

depressoespr...

User type: NOCD Alumni

Date posted: 2y

What dose are you taking? Often ocd requires a much higher ssri dose than other anxiety disorders

depressoespr...

User type: NOCD Alumni

Date posted: 2y

Zoloft 200 mg seemed to work for me. It will never completely eliminate the thoughts, but with a combo of therapy and meds you can definitely return to a sense of normalcy

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

I just switched last week to Effexor. I’m weening off the fluvoxamine so I’m only in 37.5 mg until Tues then I up it to 75

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

Then I go in on Oct 6th so he will probably up it then

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

I take Ativan also

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

How long u been on them?

H_G_F

Date posted: 2y

@marlene.zupp@yahoo.com Luvox for 3 years lexapro since then also but on and off since I’ve changed psychiatrists and Anafranil since the summer

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

@H_G_F Lexapro and Luvox. Did either work?

Anonymous

Date posted: 2y

hi there, i suggest to bring up the idea of ketamine infusion treatment to your psychiatrist. i hear it works when regular SSRI’s aren’t working for someone. it’s a newer treatment so i would research and have an extensive talk w your providers ofc!

Anonymous

Date posted: 2y

@Anonymous i have not tried it myself but have talked about it to my psych bc of how fast i hear it works compared to pills

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

Awww ty so much and I’m proud of you. It’s just a truggle every day. But somehow we make it through

Scotchann

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y

When I was on Prozac I was outside the range at 120mg daily for my OCD. I tried other drugs, many in my 35 years, and Effexor and Remeron are the best and have been for over 20 years.

marlene.zupp...

Date posted: 2y

@Scotchann How much effexor r u on if you don’t mind me asking?

Scotchann

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y

225 now, and Remeron 30. Since I stupidly tried to get off and try something new, I am taking 10 mg Inderal while I wait for my full Effexor to kick in. Effexor and Remeron is known as California Rocket Fuel. I am from So Cal but is wonderful.

lemon tears

Date posted: 25w

Looking for insight on OCD/depression medications

(25f) Before I was diagnosed with OCD I tried Lexapro (wasn’t bad but wasn’t great) and Citalopram (partially think it was a part of what caused me to develop severe anxiety that ignited my once not so active OCD.) After diagnosis tried Effexor and didn’t see an improvement. Was on Adderall for a good amount of my life and mentally did good on it, stopped about 2 years ago because the physical side effects started to become more noticeable. Maybe I go back on Adderall? Maybe SSRI’s and I aren’t a great fit? Anyone taking other medications that helped?

tryingtobebe...

Date posted: 20w

Experience with Prozac

I was diagnosed with OCD and I started Prozac 10 days ago. I have struggled with intrusive taboo sexual thoughts for 12+ years (I’m 24) but now I feel like it’s turning into feelings. I’ve never done anything to anyone or nor do I wish to ever. I am just scared of my own brain if this is something I actually want. My psychiatrist said I should feel better/start getting clarity after 2 weeks. But I keep feeling worse and worse. Anyone else has experience with Prozac and how it went for them?

sarah_kate

Date posted: 11w

Treating OCD without medication

Has anyone had success treating their OCD without medication and solely ERP or non-medicinal methods. I have pretty severe OCD and just about every sub-type, but I’ve been on various meds (SSRI & SNRIs) for going on 8 years and have never found one that truly relieves me of symptoms. I’m looking to see if it’s worth continuing with the side effects I experience (mostly mild) or if there are alternatives that could work for me. Low key tired of constantly changing meds in an attempt to find something that works when maybe medicine isn’t the route for me…

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