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Hi guys, do some people with ocd not take any medication ? Do you just manage it with ERP? Or do you have any supplements you use that can help instead? Thanks :)
Hi guys, do some people with ocd not take any medication ? Do you just manage it with ERP? Or do you have any supplements you use that can help instead? Thanks :)
Well I'm taking medication and it helps .I haven't take ERP for my OCD but I think medicine and ERP is the best diagnosis.
Can’t speak from experience bc I take medication, but many people on here have recovered by just doing ERP :D exposure therapy is the most effective treatment for OCD and it can be beneficial to pair it with medication too, but ERP is the main thing that will help you recover. 💓
Yes, I just dealt with by knowing it was OCD and not letting the thoughts take over. I didn't know about erp until recently. I have had OCD for 25 years. I briefly tried SSRis but they made me feel sick
Hey! I didn’t take medication for the longest time when I was doing ERP. I was doing great and learning how to move past those thoughts without medication. Now, I do take medication because of a lifestyle change. I’ve noticed that I have an easier time letting thoughts and feelings go with it. Either way I’m getting through ERP. Do what feels right for your body and brain!
I understand that everyone is different but lately I have been debating on medication just because of past experiences but does anyone have any good experiences with medication that has helped them with their OCD as well as therapy or treatment? As of now I’m dealing with it by myself but it feels like it may be getting worse
Has anyone had success treating their OCD without medication and solely ERP or non-medicinal methods. I have pretty severe OCD and just about every sub-type, but I’ve been on various meds (SSRI & SNRIs) for going on 8 years and have never found one that truly relieves me of symptoms. I’m looking to see if it’s worth continuing with the side effects I experience (mostly mild) or if there are alternatives that could work for me. Low key tired of constantly changing meds in an attempt to find something that works when maybe medicine isn’t the route for me…
Hey everyone, I’m curious if anyone here is managing their OCD without SSRIs. I’ve personally struggled with side effects in the past such as low libido and emotional numbness. I have plans to have a family and kids in the future, so SSRIs don’t feel like a long-term solution for me—I’m especially afraid of PSSD (post-SSRI sexual dysfunction). Are any of you managing OCD with alternatives like Wellbutrin, SNRIs, Adderall, NAC, Myo-inositol or any other supplements. Even approaches like the ketogenic diet or other functional methods? I read some studies about how Keto diet has helped some people put their OCD in remission. I’d love to hear what’s actually working for you. Trigger Warning: Sometimes hearing that people can’t manage OCD without SSRIs can be discouraging, but I’m staying hopeful that there are sustainable alternatives out there. Thanks in advance for sharing.
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