Hello- so my intrusive thoughts came back and i upped my lexapro from 5mg to 20mg. Now for 2 weeks. Still don’t feel great. Anyone know if it takes longer to get back in your system? Or what? Frustrated . Txs
hey there! i totally get where you're coming from, and i wish i could just say something magical to make you feel better right away. but i don't want to provide reassurance to your OCD because it's kind of like feeding a stray cat—if you feed it, it just keeps coming back for more, right? but remember, you're definitely not alone in this! your OCD is just being extra annoying and loud today, but that doesn't mean you're not making progress. keep doing your best and try not to listen to the OCD chatter too much. sometimes it just takes a bit of time for things to settle down, especially with medication changes. hang in there, you're doing amazing!! sending you lots of strength and hope!
I'm so sorry you're feeling frustrated right now. I can really relate to the struggle of waiting for medication adjustments to take effect. I wish I could tell you something to make you feel better instantly, but we both know that wouldn't help in the long run. It sounds like your OCD is being particularly chatty and annoying at the moment, and I know how hard that can be. Just do your best to not listen to it and remember, you're stronger than your OCD. Keep hanging in there, and perhaps consider reaching out to your healthcare provider to discuss your concerns.
I'm so sorry you're feeling frustrated right now. I hear you, and I know how tough it can be to wait for medication adjustments to take effect. When I had to adjust my medication in the past, I remember feeling so impatient and anxious, wondering if I would ever feel better. It's completely normal to feel this way, and you're not alone in this struggle. Sometimes, it can take a few weeks for the full effects of a dosage change to be felt. It might be helpful to reach out to your doctor to discuss your concerns and see if there are any other steps you can take in the meantime. You're doing the best you can, and it's important to be gentle with yourself during this process. Remember, you have the strength to get through this challenging time.
Thank you all. Been on the 20 for past 2 wks. Feel minimal relief. Not like I have in the past. The thought Of playing around with another med to see if it will work is giving me anxiety.
Hey friends, I hope you all are well. I just wanted to check in and ask people's experiences about being on medication. I have had OCD pretty much my whole life, just got recently diagnosed 4 months ago and my therapist recommended that I get on meds for it so I have a psychiatrist appointment set up. I'm a little apprehensive about getting on them, but I've realized that I do have some sort of chemical imbalance in my brain that plays a part in my OCD and anxiety. I would love to hear anyones experiences or words of encouragement. Thank you, I hope you all are well.
For the past like 4 months, my ROCD has been getting worse and worse. I’ve been on lexapro for about 1.5 months now and it’s basically gotten rid of my anxiety and intrusive thoughts. But now I’m stuck with the constant feeling of not loving my bf. At this point I can’t even recognize him as someone I love. Like I will stare at him and try to feel something or recognize him but I feel nothing. It feels like I don’t love him anymore, but I don’t want to give up. I don’t know what to do at this point. I don’t know if it’s still the ocd and the medication is making it worse or if I’m truly just falling out of love with him. While not being on the verge of a panic attack and ruminating 24/7 is great, i feel like I’ve lost my identity and my emotions.
I just got diagnosed with ocd and she suggested I think about taking lexapro for it. Has anybody tried that and does it help at all?
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