Somatic OCD for almost year, can new med help me?

I’ve been working really hard on recovery for about 5 months and I’ve made progress but I’ve really hit a setback this past week. I’m debating trying a new med because I can’t take the swallowing obsession anymore. My anxiety has diminished and I’ve gotten windows without thinking about it but it’s still an everyday thought since May and I’ve only ever been on Prozac at it’s max. I just want relief at this point and I wonder if something else can help me. But meds can’t stop thoughts right? I feel like I’m at a dead end and I’m not sure whether to keep pushing with my treatment as I’ve come so far or try something new.

Username: Babs247

Date posted: 113d ago

Are u taking therapy? Meds and therapy together has worked for many. My son has somatic OCD but he is in denial. He thinks it's his physical health that is deteriorating. He is not taking any meds but thank God he took two sessions of therapy. I have faith God with get him out of it.

Username: athiemann

Date posted: 110d ago

Hey! Im (F19) also in the same boat, have had swallowing obession for 4 years. If meds aren't helping, maybe try a strategy that doesn't include meds? Personally I haven't taken any medication yet, it sounds like it'd be helpful but I maybe you just need to go hard w the ERP and work on ur mindset and fear of the obsession. The YouTube channel OCD Recovery is rlly helpful