I’ve been on Paxil for a year never had anxiety or my one intrusive thought that made me so anxious and stuck , after seeing the Lindsey case I’ve been horrible my doctors upped my Paxil to 40mg still having my one intrusive thought stuck !! Anyone have any ocd medication that really helped them thinking of switching !
I know hearing about certain cases in the media can be so hard when you have OCD, they can really trigger a lot of thoughts. Please just know that you are not alone and that you have a HUGE community here to support you. Keep working with your prescriber and keep them informed of how you are doing until you find the right dose/medication. Have you ever done any ERP?
I just wanted to add that I am also feeling extremely triggered by this case and it has sent my OCD spiraling. I had somewhat been in remission from OCD and even took a break from this app because I was doing that much better. But this particular tragedy checks all my ocd themes and boxes. I came back on this app because I realize I need more support right now. I was surprised to see how many other posts mentioned the Lindsay Clancy story. I just wanted to say, I hear you and you aren’t alone.
@mvp Yes it made me feel so much better I actually did the moms with ocd group and all of them were talking about it made me feel so much better!!!
@Norman12! Is that group on this app?
@mvp Yes
Thank you for sharing what you are going through. Please try to keep in mind that OCD is the doubting disease and loves to attach to things that are important to us. I think it’s great that you’re going to be speaking to your doctor about your medication. Are you also in therapy? If so, it could be helpful to speak to them about this. I am in ERP (exposure and response prevention) therapy for OCD. It has been very helpful for me. If you are already in ERP, perhaps you can work with your therapist to design some ERP exposures directly OCD related to this.
@Lisa LeeLou I start feb 27 through this app! My doctor did say to stay on Paxil that the case is what really triggered me and it takes a couple weeks for your body to adjust to the new dosage so we will see 🖤
I am not on medication but seriously thinking about it. I struggle with the same ocd and the lindsey case has also stuck with me too. I would talk to your dr about switching to something that will help you more. hope you start feeling better❤️❤️
@Anonymous I am going today! It’s not as bad as it was last year so I know the medication is working !! But it’s still there and I hate it cause it’s a sentence harm thought that Stuck towards my daughter who means the world to me so it gives me intense anxiety
@Norman12! I am a mama and having this ocd is absolutely terrible so I know what you’re going through. just know that you’re a great mama and someone who would actually cause harm wouldn’t feel guilty for one bad thought and wouldn’t be seeking help like you are!!❤️❤️
@Anonymous 🖤🖤 exactly what my doctor tells me ! I’m thankful mine is only one harm thought
Abilify in a small 2mg dose helped me with my zoloft when that happened to me. In a bout of it again and this time trying risperidone as the add on medication.
Recommendations on meds? Right now I’m on 30mg of Vyvamse because I also had slight ADD. I know there are better medicines out that are geared a little more toward OCD if anyone has tried and liked the results? I’ve been on lexapro that did nothing and something similar to Ritalin, but less strong, that gave me pains Just curious. Thanks :)
Has medication helped anyone with severe intrusive thoughts. I am considering starting and wanted to know what worked best for people.
Hello, Everyone. I feel as though I’ve maxed my ability to control my OCD beyond the point I’ve reached and am now interested in trying some medications. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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