Sorry, I have a few of questions: Has anyone needed inpatient treatment? My psychiatrist told me this morning that she’s considering admitting me. I’m a little scared. Has anyone got any experiences they’d be willing to share? Also I’m taking Fluoxetine augmented with an antipsychotic (I’m not experiencing psychosis, however). Has anyone been told to try this? Thank you so much in advance for all your help and kindness! :) d a i s y

It does sound a lot more tolerable than I anticipated, does it Outgoingocd! It would also be a good opportunity to speak to other people experiencing severe OCD. I’m so grateful to have found this app, before I’d only ever spoken to one person with OCD. Thank you!! d a i s y

Ive never experienced it but I think it could have the potential to be very beneficial, although it does sound a little uncomfortable

Daisy, while probably overwhelming, it sounds like a great opportunity. Best of luck! :)

I did something called partial hospitalization. Sometimes it’s also called intensive outpatient. Basically it’s all the day groups and meetings with therapists and psychiatrists but you get to go home at the end of each day. I will say that a general inpatient unit is usually not trained on the nuances of OCD. I’m not sure what country you are in, but I would look up intensive outpatient treatment programs or residential programs on iocdf.org that are focused specifically on OCD

Hi Daisy, I have done inpatient and partial. I also take an antidepressant augmented with an antipsychotic... this does. Not mean you are psychotic.

Your doctor is most likely using it as an adjunct to your other medication. Ask your doctor why he has chosen it for you.

Thank you everyone! I live in Australia and will have to attend the inpatient clinic in Melbourne, a 3 hour flight from my home. It’s OCD specific, the reason I have to travel so far is because there aren’t any OCD specific treatment facilities in my area at all! Yeah my psychiatrist let me know that augmenting can enhance the effect of the SSRI :) she also said I’m on a much lower dose than that of someone experiences psychosis, so I’m not worried about that. Thanks so much for your responses :))

If you’re voluntarily checking yourself in, I wouldn’t worrying about the label of in vs out, this is your choice it’s just the way the clinic will best benefit you. It sounds amazing actually - like an OCD retreat or rehab or summer camp :) good luck and let us know how it goes!!

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