Should I medicate for OCD again despite weight gain from Lexapro?

They recommend me medication for my severe OCD

Hi. I’m writing this post because I don’t know if I should be medicated again. Lexapro worked well for me, but I gained like 30 pounds. I quit because of that and honestly I thought I was able to manage my OCD well better. I was wrong, it got worse again. I wish I can do this without medication…that’s why I expose myself everyday, doesn’t matter how drained and exhausted I get. Are you guys medicated or trying to go without medicine. How is it going for you guys? Many hugs for all of you. We got this.

Username: miku -_-miku -_-

Date posted: 8w ago

I am currently trying to go medicated. My issue is everything I take my body gets used to and it doesn’t work after while my ocd is heavily anxiety induced to the point I can have chest palpitations and my hands, arms and groin area is throbbing with pain. I tried Ashwagandha, Melatonin ( gives me werid dreams) , magnesium glycinate (recently). I’m thinking I might need medication because I am also a college student and my anxiety is very high. Also I haven’t slept in 3 months a good night rest. I would say try those and see what works because everyone’s body is different. Also I am in a relationship and my boyfriend helps a lot but have someone if you’re in a bad place they can get you out.

Username: miku -_-miku -_-

Date posted: 8w ago

@miku -_- Unmedicated

Username: x.dulcemusicianx.dulcemusician

Date posted: 8w ago

@miku -_- Ufff that’s rough. I hope you can get medication soon and that it works out for you! Wish you the best at college as well. I’m glad your boyfriend is there to help you. You’re not alone. 💖

Username: elliss2elliss2

Date posted: 8w ago

Im not medicate, but with the ups and downs of my emotions and how extreme it is, I’m starting to think I can’t hold myself responsible for this anymore (especially in my job and private life). For now, I called a neurologist and have an appointment mid January. I will see if they would prescribe me a medication that was recommended here, or talk in general to them.

Username: x.dulcemusicianx.dulcemusician

Date posted: 8w ago

@elliss2 I hope you get the medication you need and that it works out well! I’m also in a point in my life where is affecting me at work, outside of work, etc, but i’m still trying my best to expose myself, no matter how drained I get and hopefully I can go without medication, but if not, then I’ll definitely try it again.

Username: Phillip Square

Date posted: 1y ago

What is your alls experience with Medication?

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!

Username: Anonymous7788

Date posted: 48w ago

Hey everyone.

I’m seriously considering taking lexapro. I’m having a hard time right now. But I’m curious if anyone has gotten into recovery without medication. Anyone with depression disorder and ocd. And not need medication?

Username: Shayne Krauch

Date posted: 44w ago

Suicidal OCD

Hi yall!! The past week for me has been needless to say… very interesting. My doctor and I decided I would stop taking Lexapro after 3-4 years and switch me to Prozac as it has more research backing OCD relief. To be clear, I did experience remission on Lexapro, however I thought I didn’t need it anymore and decided to cold turkey!!! Great decision.. not! I completely relapsed and for the past year have been about 50/50. So while I thought I was weaning off lexapro and getting on Prozac I actually was weaning off lexapro and taking Paxil everyday. I caught this on my own because I questioned the generic name of the drug.. double check your pill bottles!!! Long story short I got that wrong righted and am a week into weaning off Paxil and onto Prozac. This past week has been very tough for me mentally, a lot of suicidally themed OCD. I keep thinking about dying, having thoughts like “kill yourself” but I know it’s not how I actually feel. I don’t wanna die.. this life is all we have. Why would I wanna do that? I get so confused though and because of the OCD I typically experience depression which fuels that fire a million times over… You might ask why I’m writing this? I’m writing this for those also suffering with a similar theme. We need to be doing our exposures for 1 hour daily, we wont get relief if we don’t. ERP helped me when I did it, but then I didn’t think I needed it anymore and eventually stopped. With that and medication, a healthy lifestyle and overall GOOD supportive people around you… it’s possible to experience full remission and put OCD in the backseat of your life. When I get back to full remission I will make sure to come back to this post and encourage all of us suffering. OCD truly is the worst. Have a good Saturday yall, even if I don’t know you I love you as a human being. ☺️

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