- Date posted
- 2y
Ocd and Depression
How do you deal with OCD and Depression, Do you work on 1 more then the other , do I stick with anti depressants for OCD or is there a tablet that is for both
How do you deal with OCD and Depression, Do you work on 1 more then the other , do I stick with anti depressants for OCD or is there a tablet that is for both
Sometimes it can take a combination of medications to effectively treat OCD, depression, GAD, etc. A single medication can be effective for both but you won’t how you respond until you try it. Talk to your doctor and your therapist. OCD can often cause depression so treating one will likely help the other. Good luck.
@Jade_sqr1 *know
@Jade_sqr1 Got no therapist but I’ll talk to my Dr
You should consider going to therapy for your OCD. I tried to handle it on my own for 10 years before I finally started therapy here on NOCD. I am sooooo glad I did it. Whether you do therapy here or somewhere with an experienced OCD therapist, it can help you tremendously. You don’t have to struggle on your own 💜
@Amber R Bit hard got no money and insurance don’t reach my area
I understand that everyone is different but lately I have been debating on medication just because of past experiences but does anyone have any good experiences with medication that has helped them with their OCD as well as therapy or treatment? As of now I’m dealing with it by myself but it feels like it may be getting worse
As my current mental health has definitely reached a new low, I will probably soon start with medication. However, since I am actually somewhat afraid of the typical side effects of antidepressants and mood-stabilizers, I wanted to ask anyone who is or has been taking medication for OCD and or depression (and mood-swings). I recently got also diagnosed with depression (I’ll be further tested for burnout) and I also suffer from pretty intense mood swings and anxiety, both really draining the last bit of energy that I currently have. You can honestly be as specific and descriptive as you want since I don’t know any people in my personal life that take any medication for their mental health and I’m genuinely curious about side effects, how long the different meds take to kick in, etc. The only meds I’m familiar with are beta blockers, specifically bisoprolol but I want to switch to propranolol.
i’ve been dealing with OCD for years. my biggest theme being POCD. i have dealt with the anxiety aspect of it all but i think i now have a dysregulated nervous system that normal somatic grounding exercises cannot fix. i also experience only depression. it’s like i still have the POCD + intrusive thoughts. I try not to engage with them, but I’m still depressed but don’t experience much anxiety. should I go on medication? Is it more than just OCD now?
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond