I just got diagnosed with OCD and anxiety today and prescribed Prozac. I’m feeling happy I’m finally getting help but a little cautious about moving forward with medications but I think it’s very necessary for me.
Hi, I felt very cautious when I first started medication for OCD. Your doctor is an expert and starts you out on a small dose to make sure your body handles it well and slowly increases the dosage from there while monitoring you. Medication has helped me tremendously! Please don’t get discouraged if Prozac doesn’t work for you. Prozac actually works the best for me but I tried 4 other medications before that. Make sure to give the medication some time to work. Most SSRIs take 4-6 weeks to start having benefits so try to be patient. I know how much you want to be better now but trust me the wait will be worth it. Keep your doctor updated. Good luck to you!
I know medication can definitely help people! Many I speak with will do it in conjunction with therapy, as ERP is most effective for OCD. I highly recommend ERP if you're starting to think about therapy!
@meredith Thank you for sharing what you are going through. I think that is great that you are taking steps to address your OCD. Remember OCD is the doubting disease. therefore as you begin the process of recovery it is not surprising that questions are going to come up. Are you also in therapy in addition to the medication? ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy is a treatment method for OCD. It has been a very helpful tool for me with addressing my OCD. If not in therapy, please consider reaching out to the NOCD care team for a free consultation.
Totally understandable to be nervous about taking medication. I know I was when I first started it. But I am so thankful I did! Be kind + compassionate with yourself regarding your diagnosis and starting medication. And I second what Lisa + Kyle said about doing ERP therapy, it really does help!
I am glad that you are being thoughtful as you navigate your diagnosis. It is important to have erp therapy to coincide with the medications, but take it step by step. Knowing what you have is an important piece and it will come together for you. I wish you all the best.
I just got diagnosed with ocd and she suggested I think about taking lexapro for it. Has anybody tried that and does it help at all?
I was diagnosed with OCD and I started Prozac 10 days ago. I have struggled with intrusive taboo sexual thoughts for 12+ years (I’m 24) but now I feel like it’s turning into feelings. I’ve never done anything to anyone or nor do I wish to ever. I am just scared of my own brain if this is something I actually want. My psychiatrist said I should feel better/start getting clarity after 2 weeks. But I keep feeling worse and worse. Anyone else has experience with Prozac and how it went for them?
I am having a really hard time with ocd and anxious thoughts and feeling extremely uneasy. I'm home alone today so it's really easy for me to get stuck in my thoughts. I'm on day 4 of prozac. I felt like yesterday I had a period of time of about 30 minutes where I felt really focused and like the anxiety lifted completely. But then an obsession started and it brought me right back down. Hopefully I feel relief again today. I'm going to go get some house work done to take my mind off of things. Does anyone have any first hand experiences with prozac? How long until you felt any relief? Any really bad side effects? Any unforseen pluses? Much appreciated.
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