Bryce
- Date posted
- 2y
Medications
Anyone on Prozac for ocd and does it help? Or anyone on Lexapro and it helps?
adaptocdadaptocd
- Date posted
- 2y
I’ve been on Prozac since January 2021, and it’s provided the most relief, in addition to CBT for my OCD. I began on 20mg, increased to 40mg by the third month, and just now recently began the process to up it to 60mg.
AnonymousAnonymous
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- 2y
Ive been on Lexapro for about 2 years and it’s been good! The best dose for OCD is 20mg.
BryceBryce
- Date posted
- 2y
@Anonymous What does it help you with
ladysheoladysheo
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
I've been on 60mg Prozac since July and it has helped immensely!
BryceBryce
- Date posted
- 2y
@ladysheo What does it help you with
ladysheoladysheo
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
@Bryce Ive noticed less intrusive thoughts, still quite a few but im able to recognize it instead of immediately spiraling and honestly my ability to maintain my mood is much better. Some days still suck don't get me wrong, but it helps me keep perspective
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