Struggling

Im currently trying to heal from my ROCD and im really struggling right now. I just had to stop taking Lexapro 3 days ago and its really freaking me out. My ROCD got bad about a month ago and it was one of the most painful things i’ve been through and when it started I wasnt taking anything. After a few days of suffering I went on Lexapro and everything improved from there but now I have to get off of it and im terrified. I feel myself spiraling and I know its not good for me but im so scared things are going to get bad again. I know spiraling is like a compulsion and a defense mechanism but idk anymore. Things have been getting better recently and now im starting to doubt myself and the obsessive thoughts are coming back, they are not bad as before but still. I feel so overwhelmed and confused

Username: bjornkattbjornkatt

Date posted: 48w ago

Why do you say you "have to" get off Lexapro? Was this the advice of a doctor or are you experiencing bad side effects or something? The reason I ask is because it can be risky to adjust your medication if it's not on your doctor's recommendation, and it can greatly affect how symptomatic you feel

Username: Ad485Ad485

Date posted: 48w ago

@bjornkatt Yeah- I don’t recommend going off recommended meds, but if you’re in between meds that’s fine too!

Username: bruhhhbruhhh

Date posted: 48w ago

@bjornkatt Oh its just because I get an allergic reaction from it! Same with zoloft. If that wasn’t the case then yeah I would totally still be on it

Username: Ad485Ad485

Date posted: 48w ago

Sorry to hear you are struggling. I hear you, my ROCD randomly spiked out of nowhere and I’ve been spending hours crying in bed even though I’m getting reassurance, getting occasional thoughts I’d be better off dead. Remember that it’s not about the content, it’s that unshakeable feeling of fear and dread that goes after what you care about the most. And remember that you are more resilient than you think, and whatever feels painful (and is probably highly unlikely), is something, that even if it did happen, would be something you’d bounce back from, in a way that likely wouldn’t be like the living hell of uncertainty OCD can be.

Username: AshleyWilliams45AshleyWillia...

Date posted: 48w ago

hey, sounds like you're going through a ton right now, especially with dealing with the fluctuations of ROCD and adjusting to stopping lexapro. it's completely okay to feel scared and overwhelmed, remember you're not alone. 💪 ever heard of "unstuck", an ai-powered therapy tool aimed for OCD (unstuckmyocd.com/try)? you should check it out, it's been really helpful for me this past month and might be a good resource for you too. an awesome member on here put me onto it and I just wish I knew about it sooner! 🌈

Username: Derrick D.

Date posted: 24w ago

First Post

Hey Everyone, I have been recently diagnosed with OCD within the past year. Finding this information out gave me an answer to so many years of struggle and feeling alone. I have had ups and downs and have been successful for a long time along this path of my own. Unfortunately, I experienced a massive panic attack 3 years ago that hospitalized me and has left me feeling at the 'start' again, but this time it feels worse than it ever has before. Anything that puts me potentially by myself or having to do anything by myself I cannot fathom, I can barely make it to the gas station at the corner of my house alone. I have been in therapy, went through EMDR/ACT and CBT. I was doing great for a little bit and even made one appointment about 10 minutes away from my home all alone by myself (also note I am in a new area completely that I just moved too). I was on medication at this time *lexapro 20MG*, I am no longer on it due to my bloodwork being extremely abnormal for my age. Now that I am no longer on it - I have fear creeping in that the lexapro kept me sane and that I cannot cope without it. I understand this is not the case entirely but there is something in me that believes that to be true. Long story short, I am looking for individuals who have had the same experience as me and could give me some hope into getting back to my normal routine (even knowing I have OCD now). I just want to be independent again and not burden my loved ones and learn to be okay with myself. Thanks in advance!

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 22w ago

Anyone else drowning lately ?

I’ve been dealing with a terribly overwhelming bout of OCD for a few months now, possibly the worst I’ve ever had in my 12 years of having it; which is what led me here. I’ve always had doubts in my long term relationship, but none that have been quite this vicious, making me question my sense of safety with this sweet man who has ALWAYS made me feel safe and comfortable. It picks on every aspect of our relationship, and any moment it can to make me question if he’s actually secretly a bad person. This thing has a chokehold on me and it is so scary and debilitating, especially with it targeting something I care so deeply about. And now weeks into therapy, I almost feel that unpacking it is making me feel worse and my OCD is finding all sorts of new things to pick on. Any comforting words would be appreciated… I’m trying really hard to work through this.

Username: Gina M

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 20w ago

Relapse

Hi all, I’ve never posted on here before. I got diagnosed with OCD about a year ago. My therapist is incredible and I did start taking some SRI’s which also made my symptoms really go down. However the last week it’s like I’m back to my old symptoms of insane anxiety and not being able to sleep. I want to see if anyone has also experienced this and basically want to know if it gets better again. I’m terrified of having to change my dose for my SRI’s it doesn’t sit right with me. Thanks ❣️

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