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Medication
What are people’s thoughts or experiences on medication?
What are people’s thoughts or experiences on medication?
I resisted medication for years after not reacting well to one. I finally decided to give it a chance again about 4 months ago. I was so scared and almost didn’t do it. But I went through with it, and once I finally adjusted to it and found the right dosage, it changed my life. I am the happiest I’ve ever been simply because I don’t feel like I’m in fight or flight every day. I still have intrusive thoughts sometimes, but the way I react now is so different. Everyone will be different with medicine, but I will say having a provider that is really invested in your health is the biggest thing that helped me.
I resisted as well. For about 5 years. Finally gave it a try and it’s been life changing.
What kind of medication has worked for you guys?
I take Effexor and it stopped my panic
I’ve been on medication for 15 years. I decided that I would taper off and try life without it: At first, I felt so aggravated for no reason, then kind of became secluded when not working. Now, I think I’m imagining people disliking me. Been off of it for 6 months but definitely think I’m going to go back on it. It keeps me calm and doesn’t allow me to get caught up in my thoughts. While I hate the fact of being dependent on a medication just to “think” healthy it would appear that it is the best option for me. I recommend it with strict monitoring as it took a while to find the right one for me.
i’m not allowed to take it, but i would love to.
i've tried 2 different ones and they've both helped me with anxiety and coping with everyday life
At this point I feel like I need to get on something ASAP. I know that therapy is a long road and hard work and I am totally down to do it but in the short term (I just started this journey) I think I need pharmaceutical help. Some of the people closest to me agree. I have never been on meds before and it's scary AF but the road I am going down is scarier. Advice?
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
Can people please share their experiences on very low dose medications for their OCD? Maybe ones that have worked well with little side effects? Anything is helpful & thank you
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