Does anyone here take daily medications for there OCD? I have been in therapy for 2 years now and promised if I still struggled where I was anxious everyday I’d look into medication. I’ve been prescribed Zoloft however I have heard something about peroxine not sure if that’s how you spell it which is very good for OCD.. has anyone ever taken it or heard anything about it!
Hi there: I think you are asking about Paroxetine, which is also known as Paxil. I have been taking it for over 20 years and it has been really effective for me for most of that time, but lately it is not working as well so I may need a change. That said, my daughter and son also have OCD and take Zoloft, and they have both had really good results with it, so I think either one may be an appropriate option for you to try.
Never heard of it. I was prescribed Zoloft too, but I'm too afraid to take new medicines, so the bottle has been sitting on my counter for a year!
@Anonymous !!!!! This !!! I’m new to the app and haven’t been diagnosed but I have this same fear and it really gets in the way of any treatments
I’ve never tried that, but I have been on Prozac multiple times and it completely takes my symptoms away with the combination of ERP. I have to be at at least 40mg to see effects
Yes! Same with me. I am terrified to take new medications, so when they did give me Zoloft I put it there and left it there. I have been learning though that this is literally OCD. This is part of it. I try to remind myself I’m in therapy, and it’s working. So why not take a medicine that is supposed to work too. In reality, all we do is stop it if we don’t like the way it makes us feel. Idk that’s what I’ve been trying to tell myself as I do think I want to try
I feel like I have a similar experience to you in some ways. I had stopped taking medication for almost two years and decided to start taking it again last May when I was staying voluntarily in a crisis unit. So, like you, I reached a point that I felt like, "okay, I am open to taking medication," and the provider and I actually decided on Paxil (paroxetine) together after discussing how it is often prescribed to people who have OCD (because in addition to being an antidepressant, it also treats panic). I still take it. The experts say, though, that it's important to continue therapy in addition to taking medication. I hope this helps!!
St John's wort but I don't know if it has made a difference
Hi I have tired erp therapy not for long enough tho helped to a certain extent but has anyone tried any medications that actually work ? I have never tried any and just want to see if anyone’s notice good amount of difference with their ocd /rocd once taking medication ?
I’ve tried both Prozac and Zuloft to help treat my OCD and neither has worked. I was on 80mg of Prozac and now 150mg of Zuloft but have felt little to no difference. Is there a better medication anyone can suggest? Thanks
What medicines do you all take that help with your OCD?
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