I’m not on medication, but I’ve been told by friends that it’s probably a good way to go and I have no issues with taking it. I just need to talk to my dad about it, and he’s one of those “deal with it like a man” people. How do I go about this? Any help is greatly appreciated
I had several family members with this same mindset. It’s good to remind them that it’s chemical abnormalities in the brain causing you to feel this way. Most medications are just supplements of sertraline because your brain isn’t making enough. It’s similar to taking vitamins almost, and I’d remind him that if this were a more “visible” or understood disorder or disease like diabetes, he wouldn’t mind you taking medications to help improve your quality of life, and this isn’t all that different. At the end of the day, It’s supplementing a chemical your body doesn’t have enough of to improve your health. No shame in that at all. Good luck ❤️
@ryhig I’ll certainly try this all out. Thank you a million this is extremely helpful!
Haha deal with it like a man. Not too wise of a guy. Medication is very important when it comes to any mental health disorder. Im 43 and wish i never went off my paxil. It caused me a world of shit. The best thing to do is get with a good psychiatrist that you like. If you dont like one, just find another. Non physcian therapists are fine as an additional tool but only a psychiatrist can determine what medication you should be on, if at all. And remember dont drink or do drugs while taking medication. I made that mistake. Bad idea.
It’s none of your families business what you are doing, unless you’re under the age of 18 and live in their house, then obviously, they’ll know. But my dad used to be the same way, until he started to deal with it himself… Hope you don’t mind me asking, is your mom around? Maybe she clueless be your confidant. Best of luck.
@tomorrowsgood Could be — not clueless **
@tomorrowsgood I used to talk with my mom about it because she has OCD as well, unfortunately she had a medical emergency and is no longer my legal guardian. But she used to be a huge advocate for this kinda stuff and we were talking about getting me on medication if it got worse (which is has in the past couple of years) so maybe I can get her to talk with him. Thank you!
There’s nothing weak about medication. No one would say that about a physical illness.
My parents allowed me to take medication but were not supportive or understanding of my condition. They didn’t try to learn about it and act like mental health is something to not be talked about. I’ve come to the conclusion that this was their issue and not mine. No matter what you got to do you.
Hi. I’m writing this post because I don’t know if I should be medicated again. Lexapro worked well for me, but I gained like 30 pounds. I quit because of that and honestly I thought I was able to manage my OCD well better. I was wrong, it got worse again. I wish I can do this without medication…that’s why I expose myself everyday, doesn’t matter how drained and exhausted I get. Are you guys medicated or trying to go without medicine. How is it going for you guys? Many hugs for all of you. We got this.
I struggle with self harm and depression. I told my doctor a week ago that I have suicidal thoughts and she put me on an anxiety/depression med and she said it could make things better or worse. I have noticed I barely eat anything anymore and I started to self harm more. I go through my day struggling and I’ve lost my friends and I stay in my room 24/7. I don’t feel like doing anything anymore. People say “oh it’ll get better” or “you’ll overcome it” or “don’t worry it’ll be okay” but guess what it’s not true. I feel like no one gets me or no one will listen to me. No one understands the pain I go through every second of the day trying my hardest to put on a fake smile. I can’t do it anymore. I want it to stop.
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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