Get this book.

Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive... https://www.amazon.com/dp/042527389X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Seriously, gives you a mindset that is extremely powerful for avoiding so much unnecessary suffering from anxiety.

Thank you! I am trying to start a reading list so this is so helpful:)

No problem, put it as a priority book to read! You won't regret it at all.

Also if you guys can, see a psychiatrist for medication. I finally found one that works. Anafranil. The difference is miraculous. I can't even believe how much things have changed.

I need to revisit annafranil. Has it made you gain weight. I took it back in the late 80s, then Prozac and zoloft arrived and the Dr switched me. I cant remember if it helped me or not

@jemcu812 I don't think it's made me gain weight, but it differs for everyone. The only side effect I notice, which I have gotten from all previous antidepressants, has been sexual dysfunction.

@seagull2 I’ve never heard of that one and I thought I knew all of them! I’ve tried Paxil, Prozac and am currently on Effexor. I don’t think any of them have made a tremendous difference. I will bring that one up to my doctor. I’m so tired of suffering from this. Thank you!

@Anonymous You're welcome. Yeah, it's probably one of the best antidepressants out there. Check these reviews out https://www.drugs.com/comments/clomipramine/anafranil-for-obsessive-compulsive-disorder.html#:~:text=Anafranil%20has%20an%20average%20rating,14%25%20reported%20a%20negative%20experience.

@seagull2 At least one of the best for OCD

@seagull2 Amazing!!! Therapy has never worked for me, just compounded my OCD. I may ask my new Dr. For ananfranil ... I should try it again.

@jemcu812 I'm at 100 mg now, max dosage is 250 mg. Honestly it just keeps getting better the more I up the dose so I'm probably going to ask my psych to up it even more next time we meet. It has been the miracle drug for me. It hasn't cured my OCD but I have more therapy skills to practice for that anyways. Only problem is my sex drive is often small, but I'm looking into supplements to support it.

@seagull2 It's been an excellent help for practicing therapy skills as I now have an aid to make it easier.