I’ve been debating medication for 3 years. I was wondering about other peoples experiences bc I don’t know many people with OCD. Or what types of medications have helped or if they even have? Can someone please give me some insight. The thoughts are extremely annoying and feel very REAL and uncomfortable. It makes me think everyday something I think can become true or I want it to be true. Any insight please?
Zoloft has been great for me. Felt like a cure in the beginning. Been taking it for 15 years now. It slowly has lost its helpfulness which is common I think. Have had to increase dose over the years but still has been very helpful.
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I was considering medication too. I'm actually going to pick up a prescription for Prozac for the first time. My feelings are super complicated rn
Ive been taking ssri antidepressants for many years. A few different ones. Mostly paxil. I would take your time before deciding to go down the road of medication. Lot of side effects. If you are suffering from major depressive disorder, than medication may be necessary. But if its just ocd then i would put all your resources into an ocd therapist and erp. Most psychiatrists and primary care doctors are quick to prescribe meds because thats all they know. Try to give psychotherapy time.
I used to take Zoloft which worked for a little and then stopped. Now I take fluvoxamine (not to be confused with fluoxetine) and it has been a very big help. at first I was really hesitant to go on medication because I wanted to prove that I could handle it on my own. And I also was scared that without my OCD symptoms I'd become lazy or a different person. But those thoughts were just intrusive thoughts. On the medication, I still have intrusive thoughts and there are still many hard days but it definitely helps me move away from intrusive thoughts/compulsions faster than I would normally. I think if your OCD gets to a point where you no longer feel you can manage it on your own, it is worth giving it a shot.
Also if therapy works for you then that may be the first step before medication. I personally haven't had much success with therapy so medication has just been the best option for me
hey there, i totally get how exhausting and real those thoughts can feel, and it's super tough when you're in that space feeling alone with it all. 💙 i've been down that same road with my ocd and what really turned things around for me was this free AI therapy tool called "unstuck" ([www.keepunstuck.com/try](http://www.keepunstuck.com/try)) my therapist introduced me to. it'll be especially helpful for you because it provides personalized, step-by-step support that's like having an ERP therapist in your pocket for those times when the thoughts feel most overwhelming. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3
Anyone on medicine for ocd and what is ur experience? I’m debating it
I’m contemplating on taking meds, and would like to hear some opinions/experiences with them. I’m honestly tired of being in and out of OCD land.
I’m on and off with my OCD. It feels all too real at times, and nonexistent at others. I’m heavily considering going medication as i feel it may be what I need to breakthrough this spell. What is your alls experiences with meds and what did you take? Please share all the good, bad and in-between!
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