Medication

So I’ve been on Zoloft since ending of October and went on 100mg about 2 weeks ago. I really started feeling the affects and it has made me calmer but I still have a lot of intrusive thoughts and today my mood swings were off the charts which my ocd feeds off of and now my mind feels like it’s racing. It could be because I get on my period in a week but can this still happen while on medication or should I talk to my doctor about a new prescription? What’s the goal of medication if you could just share your story

Username: disasterologydisasterology

Date posted: 2y ago

this very well could be because of ur period, especially if u have pmdd (that might b smth to look into if u dk abt it). uve only been put on zoloft decently recently so im assuming ur at a low-ish dose so honestly u might just need to up ur dosage. sometimes it takes a bit to even get up to the therapeutic dose bc most of the time theyll start u low then build up the dosage gradually. i will say this is completely normal while on medication but does mean that u either need to up the medication or switch to smth different. i hope this helps

Username: Sam-OverOcdSam-OverOcd

Date posted: 2y ago

I also started Zoloft in October and just got up to 100 mg haha. I feel like the anxiety is quieter but still there and I’m having intense mood swings too. Trying to figure out if it’s the right medication for me

Username: Sam-OverOcdSam-OverOcd

Date posted: 2y ago

And I also get my period in a week..

Username: alyssa3203alyssa3203

Date posted: 2y ago

@LynnOCDbattle lollll why’re we going through the same thing!

Username: Sam-OverOcdSam-OverOcd

Date posted: 2y ago

@alyssa3203 Right - I am nervous to try a different medication but also nervous to go up in my dosage lol

Username: Cassie:)Cassie:)

Date posted: 2y ago

Medication can be very helpful and it’s awesome you’re feeling better! I started 100mg of Zoloft last Saturday (still dealing with some side effects but hoping it mellows out). But just a reminder that YES you will still have mood swings, normal bad days. That’s actually a good thing. If medication took away your ability to experience the full range of emotions, that would be really debilitating in its own way. In those moments lean on therapy and remember it will pass! Medication can be an important tool, but it’s not the end all be all, and it shouldn’t be

Username: Hutch

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

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Hi Everyone, Really having a difficult day, my OCD has flared up due to concerns about my career and also tension with my partner. My partner asked me if I had a timeline for getting off my antidepressant. I have tried for years and have made it to managing at a low dose on Zoloft. I just feel like I can't give them a timeline because I don't want to get off my meds as there isn't another option I haven't tried when it comes to managing my OCD. Really appreciate and words of wisdom.

Username: Cactus11

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

Medication

Just curious I’ve been doing so good with my ERP and I’m like 80% better but POCD seems to have a huge grip on me still. And while I’m not so afraid anymore my mind still loves to obsess about it and give me feelings (my ocd is very very feelings based) and wants me to think about the obsession.it’s mostly just annoying and tiring. I have an appointment with a psychiatrist to just have a convo about meds that could help with depression and OCD. Has anyone gone through this? And what does the medication for you? (I know everyone is different) does it stop your brain from obsessing so much? 🖤

Username: Annonn

Date posted: 45w ago

Medications

What OCD medication(s) do you take & what are your thoughts on it? I’ve taken Zoloft and Fluvoxamine in the past and think it’s time to get back on something. My only concern is that I am a female in her mid 20s and I would like to have children of my own within the next 10 years & I’m not sure how medications would affect that.

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