Username: ma1352

Date posted: 2y ago

Ruminating

I have always suffered from OCD. It keeps changing from one thing to another. I take medication and I used to see an OCD therapist who helped me tremendously. My new OCD is that if I wake up around 4 am, I can’t go back to sleep. I have been fighting it for two months. My psychiatrist wants to increase or change my med. I’m not sure about that. Do you have any suggestions how to deal with this? Lack of sleep has interfered with life in such a horrible way.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 2y ago

I also have issues with sleeping:/ mainly due to my somatic/breathing ocd so I need to take seroquel at night on top of my daily antidepressant that I already take:/ I hope one day I don’t need a sleeping pill

Username: ma1352ma1352

Date posted: 2y ago

@Anonymous What antidepressant do you take for your OCD?

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 2y ago

@mehrnaz_askari I’m on 50mg of Zoloft

Username: ma1352ma1352

Date posted: 2y ago

@Anonymous Thank you!

Username: ashill11ashill11

Date posted: 2y ago

I have something just like yours. The only way I found is not going to bed . I read a book or work with computer until feel deep need to sleep. sometimes I can't sleep but sometimes I win. Eating Yoghurt or melatonin help.

Username: ashill11ashill11

Date posted: 2y ago

I will be pleased If you tell me your future findings

Username: donnocddonnocd

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

Sounds a lot like me.. Since doing OCD exercises ERP I've been anxious and sleep less.. But that may be because of the anxiety increase. I slept for 9 hours a few days ago as the day before i had a nice evening with friends just laughing and having some fun... I don't know if that was the reason.. But it was a good evening.. If you find out any information on getting a good night sleep ill be grateful to know

Username: ma1352ma1352

Date posted: 2y ago

@donnocd I have done ERP for another episode of OCD. My therapist truly saved me. Now, my psychiatrist believes the med I take for my OCD is not working on my OCD. Or maybe, I need to start seeing my psychologist again. I agree with you that when I am distracted, my OCD thoughts are less bothersome. I just don’t know how to fight this one.

Username: donnocddonnocd

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

@mehrnaz_askari Im struggling a lot too.. I can understand completely.. It's very difficult for me

Username: hopeful for hyggehopeful for ...

Date posted: 2y ago

I have difficulty sleeping too. I see a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR, and she gave me this helpful resource that I use when I’m struggling to go to sleep. It’s bilateral drumbeats. Scroll all the way down on the page and use the second recording, which is to help relax the mind and prepare for sleep. I don’t know if it will help you, but maybe it’s worth a try. https://www.garybrotherscounseling.com/bls-drum-therapy.html

Username: ScotchannScotchann

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

I’ve had OCD over 50 years. I take Remeron at night that knocks me out, in addition to Effexor. Because I screwed up and thought I should change my Effexor/Remeron combo after 20 years, I had breakthrough panic attacks and oldie but goodies OCD that followed so here I am. I also take a beta blocker, Inderal, while I wait for my old tried and true kick in. Helps me sleep all night long. Meds are a blessing-you need to find a combo that works for you. When a med works correctly, you can feel a panic attack end in your chest. It may numb your arms/hands but never reaches a level 10, like it did when I stupidly got off my combo. I have had 2 panic attacks since that have fizzled in my chest. Never ran the full course. Good meds coupled with therapy is the route to go. Trust me - I have had this disease for decades.

Username: ma1352ma1352

Date posted: 2y ago

@Scotchann This is exactly what I did. I was on a combo that was helping me really well. I stopped it because I was feeling good. After that nothing has been helpful even unfortunately my old combo😞 OCD is a horrible illness and as you said once you find the right combo, you should stick with it.

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 1y ago

Falling asleep

I've been dealing with my OCD for about 6 years now and it ebbs and flows, I'm going through a bout with it now and I'm having a hard time falling asleep and feeling like it's never going to go away. Any suggestions on how to fall asleep when you're battling and can't get out of your head?

Username: Ken!

Date posted: 42w ago

Sleep Problems with Obsessions

Hi friends! I have been really struggling with sleep problems lately because of my OCD. I either deal with nightmares related to my obsessions or unable to sleep with rumination. It seems like no matter what I try nothing helps. Has anyone else experienced this? Or have any suggestions to what has helped you? I appreciate you all 🙏🏼😊

Username: jpetalas

Date posted: 34w ago

NO SLEEP DUE TO OCD

I have intrusive thoughts in my mind practically every minute of my life. I exhaust myself fighting them. I dread the night. I cannot sleep . Most evenings I lay awake trying to distract my mind until the sun comes up. I am so very tired. I had OCD since I was a child. But back then I didn't think anything of it because I didn't know that something was wrong. I went to a doctor once. He prescribed medication that made me feel like a walking zombie and even that didn't work 100%.

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