I have been on ssri since i was 19 i am 37 now... i never really noticed a true improvement, of course much less anxiety etc, but never got to the root of the problem, im thinking about maybe stopping the medication and really facing anxiety to get to the root? What do you think about that?
Serotonin is needed to use the indirect neural pathway for rationalising instead of the fight flight or freeze pathway. I feel as if they'll be useful when erp is tough as it kind of acts like a crowbar to open that pathway up. I don't think it should be a long term solution myself as you're not really working on training your brain to use it, it's just being held open by an external factor. Have you received therapy with these inhibitors and if so, what kinds?
I would highly advise against that. You sound just like me. Ironic actually. I started ssri when i was 19-20. Sophmore in college. Took paxil for years. Decided to stop one day when i was 36-37. I was doing well. Just thought ehh maybe i can get away without this stuff. Lose some weight, etc. worst mistake i ever made in my life. Did it without any doctor consultation. Before i knew it the ocd and depression came back lock stock n barrel! Lost my job. DO NOT GO OFF YOUR MEDICATION!!! speak to your doctor about any side effects or concerns you have about the meds. Yes, therapy is very important in conjuction with the medication. Just relax and keep taking the medication and talk to your doctor.
Does medication truly help OCD? I feel like I need medication at this point as I’ve been battling this disorder for years now without meds.
Saw a psychiatrist today and was prescribed meds for my ocd. I’m super nervous and still contemplating picking them up from the pharmacy. I want to get better but I’ve always been afraid to take meds. I’d rather go a natural route. Anyone deciding no meds and actually improving just with therapy and ERP?
Hi I have tired erp therapy not for long enough tho helped to a certain extent but has anyone tried any medications that actually work ? I have never tried any and just want to see if anyone’s notice good amount of difference with their ocd /rocd once taking medication ?
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