Considering meds??

Literally changed my life. It felt like magic. In a matter of weeks I went from spending several hours every night on compulsions to being able to withstand intrusive thoughts. When I still took full doses I genuinly felt like I didnt even have ocd. I am trying to work with half doses now and it went really well for quite some time but now I am struggling again, so I might go back. I would really urge you to try, even if its just temporary, it might really help you to find a different agle in your treatmemt.

Thanks y’all for the advice/responses.

I can’t function without them. I hate them, I have side effects but it’s better than not taking them

I just started taking 25 mg of zoloft 3 weeks ago, and I was apprehensive to start medication. I am not experiencing any of the side effect other than getting sweaty easily lol, but I think it can be a helpful tool when paired with therapy and taking care of your physical health!

If you’re thinking about it have a frank conversation with your therapist/psychiatrist about the goal and realistic expectations when you go on them. The side effects can be scary 100% and I did experience awful ones while I was trying different pills. But I found one that I responded to best and once I was on the right pill it made ocd something I could deal with more easily. I still have plenty of bad days and medication doesn’t solve your problems it is just something to make you more comfortable as you recover and try to treat your ocd. So I wish you lots of love and care because it was a very difficult decision for me personally.

It can be tricky finding one that works for you, but I do think it was worth it for me. I can think clearly and I finally feel in control. No more OCD land. My compulsions aren’t gone completely, but I’ve been able to change them to better habits with positive reinforcement. Just be honest with your doctor about side effects and if you don’t think it’s working. Change is hard with OCD, be kind to yourself no matter what.