I’m seriously considering taking lexapro. I’m having a hard time right now. But I’m curious if anyone has gotten into recovery without medication. Anyone with depression disorder and ocd. And not need medication?
The approach I've always taken with regards to medication is that it's something to help for the time being but isn't meant to be a permanent dependency, just kind of a crutch to lean on until we learn the skills to manage our OCD and/or depression without it I have OCD, depression, and GAD. I've taken Lexapro to treat OCD and depression but personally it didn't have much of an effect on me. I didn't notice any negative effects but no positive ones either
@bjornkatt Thank you. I’m really on the fence. I don’t want to get worse.
Do whatever is the best decision for you. I do not take any medications. SSRI's increase serotonin, while depleting dopamine. If you're trying to go a more alternative route (without medication) you would probably really benefit from seeing a functional medicine provider, naturpathic doctor or a holistic health coach and seeing what you're deficient in that's causing mental illness. Almost everyone that experiences stress on a daily basis has high levels of cortisol regularly which heavily depletes your vitamin C, your magnesium, and your B vitamins. I take a B complex, MegaMag(but switching to Magtien soon), and 5000MG vitamin C daily. It has helped SO much. Also if you've had any procedures like gallbladder removal or appendix, etc. You def need to see what hormones have been thrown off as a result and if there's you need to take in place of those organs. (For example those without gallbladder should take digestive enzymes to help digest food since they no longer have the gallbladder to secrete bile) ALL of these things play a key role in keeping your chemicals balanced
@BeWell2024 Thank you. I definitely need to see one. I really don’t want to take medication. And I know I’m most likely deficient.
I’ve been doing alright without meds. I just don’t take them because I don’t want to be dependent on it.
@nate01 That’s kind of where I am to. But I’m getting desperate the anxiety seems to be getting worse and worse.
@Anonymous7788 So far what I am finding is helping is forcing myself not to ruminate. First day of doing this my symptoms like cut in half. You really have to sit with the thoughts. In dong this you think the thoughts less.
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Has anyone seen an improvement with their OCD with meds? I am about to start lexapro and I’m nervous!
Just curious if anyone here has any success recovering from OCD without medication? I'm about 3 months post meds and having a tough day and it's making me second guess my decision. I will say I'm 7 wk pregnant and think feeling so sick and anxious about having my first is playing a part.
Any experiences with Lexapro (escitalopram) medication and OCD. Just started it and I’m curious as to if it’ll really help me. I surely pray it does. Lord knows I need relief. What are/were your experiences on it. Thanks!
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