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recover without meds?
is there anyone that is not on meds for ocd and is recovering? im really trying to stay away from meds
is there anyone that is not on meds for ocd and is recovering? im really trying to stay away from meds
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
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).
Ocd can be so tricky and what you're describing sounds like mental gymnastics/ mental compulsions. Ocd doesn't care about logic. Sometimes when we are scared we will try to reason out of it. Thats also a big part of "pure o" too. Please be careful when choosing to interact with your thoughts. It can worsen OCD. I would highly recommend speaking to one of the highly qualified therapist here before continuing this. Until then I would challenge you to say "maybe, maybe not" and sit with the anxiety rather trying to "solve" it. You are both strong enough to conquer this!
@Scaredallday im in erp now with a therapist
Does anyone who has OCD NOT TAKE MEDS? Is it possible to not take them and manage life in a way that is productive. (Not really sure what word to use here but I think you all get the idea)
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…
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