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Medications
New to all of this. Medications that didn’t make you lose your mind? I’m so nervous about taking medication. Suggestions?
New to all of this. Medications that didn’t make you lose your mind? I’m so nervous about taking medication. Suggestions?
You may have to experiment with a few medications before you find the right one(s). I never lost my mind when trying new medications, but the side effects can be something to watch out for. There was one I tried that made me feel so numb inside that I began missing OCD episodes because a least in those I felt something. I got lucky with my second medication working well
@bjornkatt Thanks! I went and talked with a psychiatrist and got some genesight testing done that shows what works best with my genes. Just haven’t got the results back and want to start looking at the side effects of different medications.
All the stigma and lies told about mental illness meds have to be retaught that they are real and valid and have saved lives. I am on lexapro 30 mg of ssris . Everyones journey is different but you deserve to feel better no need to suffer so harshly if someone has a fever we give them meds to help and that’s just a simple example. It’s ok and it’s a beautiful thing to start on a medical journey. I say go go for it!
I’ve been on different SSRIs for over ten years and have a few friends who’ve done the same — everyone’s experience with each drug seems to be different, so there is a potentially long period of trial and error where you have to be patient and honest with yourself. As for the side effects, the worst things I’ve experienced are dry mouth and lowered sex drive, but they can be managed. There’s always something new to try.
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 try and read/post on this message board at least every now and then as a way to feel connected to people in the OCD community, and to offer whatever kind of advice my experience has taught me, because I don’t think any human should have to struggle with OCD. I wanted to share that since starting clomipramine, my symptoms have become a lot less severe. I was hesitant to try this medication even though my dr has suggested it because it’s an older antidepressant, so it comes with more side effects. For me, that’s been issues urinating and when I first started a really odd feeling when I yawned (like, the heck?). And then a specific spinal reflex that is not appropriate to mention was physically impossible for about a month, but I’ve regained some ability there…. But the side effects for me are 100% worth it given how much it’s helped me. I can walk away from obsessive thoughts / behaviors without going nuts or having to perform some other ritual just to walk away lol. I can put thoughts out of my mind more easily, let them go, and move on. It’s like a switch. I still struggle, but I still don’t think the medicine is fully effective just yet, and I just have a lot more hope for the potential of a normal life now. Or like, a functional one at the least. So if you’re currently out of luck and haven’t tried this medicine yet, I recommend giving it a shot. I take 75mg right now and think I may need to increase some, but even now it’s helping so much. Don’t let dosage increases scare you, the side effects will taper back down… I hope this helps someone.
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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