recover without meds?

I personally have yet to see a therapist or do exposure therapy, both of which I’ve heard great things about. However, I have made a lot of progress by intentionally slowing down and dissecting my thoughts/need for compulsions that spiral. I dissect each one/part and try to prove them wrong with logic so to speak. Like, “why am I having this specific response to this issue?” “Why do I think doing this or thinking this will fix my worry?” “Why am I worrying about this when it cannot affect the trajectory of my life/health in the long run?” “The worst case scenario in my mind is actually not real because of this and this reason.” I basically just prove myself wrong and try to make myself believe that everything is okay. However, this can definitely only go so far. I also just try to (healthily) avoid situations that make my thoughts flare up and that are unnecessary (obviously some things can’t be avoided or should be).

Medication can seem incredibly intimidating at first. I was in the same spot 2 years ago. However, I met with a therapist and psychologist and we can up with a plan together. I'm on 10 mg prozac. It took the panic attacks away but not the over all anxiety so I still has some "me" in there. I completed 1 year of exposure therapy and I'm very happy with my results. I plan on tapering off my meds soon. It's a great tool when used appropriately. Again only do what you're comfortable with. NOCD can help you find a psychiatrist too!

yes - i am recovering without meds, but I think it all depends how you consult it with your health care provider... for me cognitive-behavorial therapy was that helped me most, bjt I know there are many that meds helped them...consult with good therapist