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Everybody reacts so differently to medications. I’m on fluoxetine, which doesn’t work very well for me (in fact, my doctor wants to switch me), but it could be perfect for someone else. We all have different liver pathways that break down medications and determine their impact on us. You’re not going to know if they’re worth it or not for sure unfortunately until you try. But there’s a lot of research supporting their usage. If you and your doctor believe it’s the best option then it’s definitely worth considering! Hope you’re ok! d a i s y
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- 6y ago
I’m on Lexapro. Alot of medical articles I have read really prove SSRI’s help due to the chemical inbalance in your brain. I am prescribed an anti-anxiety with it as well. The SSRI will take a little while to get going in your system but absolutely recommend them.
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Yes, absolutely. They’ve all been very helpful for me, it’s just been a matter of finding one with minimal side effects for me
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- 6y ago
I’ve found it to be helpful!
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Zoloft was a miracle drug for me and kept me very stable for 12 years, then I decided to come off and that did not go well. Now I am back on! It takes a lot of time to work and there can be rough side effects getting started, but worth it in my experience.
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- 6y ago
Yes, I think SSRI’s help!! I’m on one right now that I take once every night, and then throughout the day, I take a gabapentin pill (300mg) , three times a day.
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I’m very scared to take meds! I’m trying to just do ERP and go the natural way. I’m scared once I get on meds... it’s only gonna work temporarily for me or I’m going to be addicted to them and someone told me it might ruin my liver. Love y’all and also I’m taking Magenisium and B-12 vitamins. Also guys is ur meds temporarily or u have to take it for the rest of ur life? But since you guys are saying good things about it I wanna give it a try cuz I trust you ❤️
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I have heard of the effects wearing off over time for some people, but that was not my experience. When my OCD was under control I would reduce the dosage to a maintenance dose, then if I felt the spikes increasing significantly then I would up the dosage (with Dr. approval) and it would get back under control. There are some side effects for me, but very minor compared to the OCD. Most of the worst side effects only occurred in the first few weeks of starting. OCD also typically requires higher doses of an SSRI than depression requires.
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I was afraid of meds for a long time. My first experience with them did not go well. I finally found the courage to try again. My quality of life has significantly improved. It’s all about finding the one that works best for you and having the patience for trial and error. When you do find the right one, it can be a life changer.
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- 25w ago
Hello. I am a mom of a 15 yo who has been diagnosed with severe OCD and also depression and anxiety disorders. Medication was recommended. Specifically clomipramine. As of now he refuses to take it. Says he 50 % of the way considering it. He was not able to complete most of his HW last week, spends much of the day feeling anxious, isolates in his room for hours. Says he wants to try to manage it - says he’s doing better bc he was able to focus in his math class - says he doesn’t want med bc he is afraid it will mess w his mind (numb his feelings). Any advice for how to get him over this hump? Any good experience from med? It’s hard for me to watch him suffer knowing that med is an option and he could be feeling better. Also hard to watch him get zeros in classes when he is smart and capable. Thank you ahead of time. Also, his NOCD therapist is on vacation but had recommended med as well to help my son engage better in ERP
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Hey friends, I hope you all are well. I just wanted to check in and ask people's experiences about being on medication. I have had OCD pretty much my whole life, just got recently diagnosed 4 months ago and my therapist recommended that I get on meds for it so I have a psychiatrist appointment set up. I'm a little apprehensive about getting on them, but I've realized that I do have some sort of chemical imbalance in my brain that plays a part in my OCD and anxiety. I would love to hear anyones experiences or words of encouragement. Thank you, I hope you all are well.
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