Hi I have tired erp therapy not for long enough tho helped to a certain extent but has anyone tried any medications that actually work ? I have never tried any and just want to see if anyone’s notice good amount of difference with their ocd /rocd once taking medication ?
I just started taking Hydroxyzine a few days ago, and so far it has helped me with my OCD. I take one 10mg in the morning/afternoon and two 10mg before bed. Hydroxyzine can make you pretty tired, it depends on the person, but that’s why I take only one in the morning/afternoon so I’m not super tired throughout the day. I’m still getting used to it but my anxiety from my OCD has been a lot less severe and more manageable
Hello! I started Prozac almost 4 years ago. That and CBT therapy has changed my life immensely!
I been on citalopram for about 13 years. I am currently on 30 mg, started at 10 mg as a kid and went up as I got older/needed more. I feel it has helped, but definitely not a cure-all
Hi! Kudos to you for taking this step to seek support. Lots of people have success with a combination of medication and ERP therapy. Evidence shows they complement each other. Your best bet is to make the decision about what medication might be right for you with a doctor/psychiatrist, in conversation also with your ERP therapist! While meds can help, ERP is so important to achieving the long term results.
Question to those who have taken ssri or any other medication for ocd. Did they help you with the obsessive thoughts becoming less frequent? My therapist who I was seeing said they can lessen the frequency. I started with prozac back in May but it scared me cause it raised my anxiety and the suicidal thoughts so I've been against them ever since. I was seeing a therapist but she wasn't erp trained and I wanted to give erp a fair shot before considering medications. I start erp soon just waiting to hear from the NOCD therapist. Sorry long post.
What is everyones experiences with medication for OCD? What has worked for you/ what hasn't? TIA!
hey, do you take meds? if yes, can you tell me your experiences? what do you take, how long did it take for showing effects, how is your ocd doing since? i’m thinking about taking meds, but i am so concerned about feeling worse once i stop taking them (i would also do erp therapy)
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