- Username
- OrganicallyCreativeDreamer
- Date posted
- 7w ago
Clomipramine š
I try and read/post on this message board at least every now and then as a way to feel connected to people in the OCD community, and to offer whatever kind of advice my experience has taught me, because I donāt think any human should have to struggle with OCD. I wanted to share that since starting clomipramine, my symptoms have become a lot less severe. I was hesitant to try this medication even though my dr has suggested it because itās an older antidepressant, so it comes with more side effects. For me, thatās been issues urinating and when I first started a really odd feeling when I yawned (like, the heck?). And then a specific spinal reflex that is not appropriate to mention was physically impossible for about a month, but Iāve regained some ability thereā¦. But the side effects for me are 100% worth it given how much itās helped me. I can walk away from obsessive thoughts / behaviors without going nuts or having to perform some other ritual just to walk away lol. I can put thoughts out of my mind more easily, let them go, and move on. Itās like a switch. I still struggle, but I still donāt think the medicine is fully effective just yet, and I just have a lot more hope for the potential of a normal life now. Or like, a functional one at the least. So if youāre currently out of luck and havenāt tried this medicine yet, I recommend giving it a shot. I take 75mg right now and think I may need to increase some, but even now itās helping so much. Donāt let dosage increases scare you, the side effects will taper back downā¦ I hope this helps someone.