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I’m not a doctor but my opinion is I would talk to the prescribing doctor. I take Lexapro and just increased and didn’t have a major shift in my anxiety or OCD. When I first tried Zoloft it was a horrible experience so perhaps try a different medication to see if it interacts better? Good luck!

Although I am not a medical professional it has been my experience that any time a there is a change in meds or there is stress in my life - ocd can become more prominent in my life. I am coming off medication at my own choice and it does cause my ocd to flare up each time my dosage is reduced so I would think - although I am not sure - that it can do the same as the body adjusts to the meds. It is a chemical change - which is what ocd is.

Thank you for sharing your experience, you are not alone! OCD can be scary and confusing to live with, and I’m glad you’ve gotten some support from your doctor. Are you familiar with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy? Medication can definitely help, but it’s often recommended to do ERP alongside medication for effective long term treatment. If you are interested in exploring that option you can always schedule a free call with NOCD, and check out their free resources as well! Know that this increase in anxiety won’t last forever. Even in ERP there will be ups and downs along the way but recovery is absolutely possible!