Medication for OCD?

Medication for OCD? Hello all, 19 male here, this seems like a cool community that isn’t nearly as triggering as reddit. I have pretty severe bouts of existential thinking or fear of going crazy ( psychosis ) after some pretty heavy mushroom trips a few years ago, I know logically I should be fine but I do know what it’s like to lose it and it’s scary. Currently I deal with relationship focused OCD, it’s all day from before I even open my eyes. I want things to work out with my girlfriend badly. Also I can come close to a panic attack sometimes which perpetuates everything. Anyway, I mention the fear of going crazy because the way my anxiety/derealization makes me feel is that I’m not mentally stable cause I feel out of it or unreal. I saw that a lot of anxiety and depression medication can cause psychosis and I feel like I could use some help in getting ahead of my OCD because the compulsions are had not to give into when I’m in such distress/not knowing. Plus overall I just feel like I have no idea how I feel about close to anything. Anyone relate about that ?

Username: NickDeLeoNickDeLeo

Date posted: 12d ago

Medications can be extremely helpful, finding the one that works for you can be a tough but the first one I took worked well (Zoloft). If you have the resources find a psychiatrist and he will best decide for you. Getting an appointment locally sometimes is tough because of the wait or there not taking new patients. There's reputable online help available. Please be strong and know that I felt and sometimes still feel like you with the feelings.

Username: dylanO0505dylanO0505

Date posted: 12d ago

@NickDeLeo I suppose I should have added it, but I have been setting a therapist for 3 sessions now. It has helped, more so with not hating myself so much because I know how it’s not me, or my partner that’s wrong more than likely, it’s the OCD. But I do think I wanna take the next step and ask him about medication. I’ve just seen a lot of stuff about how anxiety meds can make you violent or psychotic. And I really wanna avoid that. I think my little sister takes Zoloft though

Username: MichelleVMichelleV

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 12d ago

There are side effects, usually rare, with all medication. I personally debated for over a year to take medicine, before I reached out to a psychiatrist. Having ERP therapy, along with taking Lexapro, has helped me tremendously. The hard part with new medicine is that it can be trial and error. But I found the payoff to be worth it. I highly recommend talking to your therapist for advice, so they can help you come up with a plan.

Username: whitneyyy0724whitneyyy0724

Date posted: 12d ago

lexpro didn't help zoloft was great until it just stop working. i haven't really had much luck with meditations

Username: Anonymous123...

Date posted: 25w ago

Ocd Medication Success?

What has worked for you guys?

Username: LenaForever

Date posted: 23w ago

Drug OCD

I am always worried about medication/drugs and I am so anxious about whether I might be under the influence of something or not. has experienced anything similar? I have derealization and panic attacks and I am so so tired of worrying about whether or not I am “feeling” real or if something I ate had drugs in it. I am so sick of doing compulsions and living in constant fear!!! I tell myself that it’s fine and that derealization is just my body’s natural coping mechanism and even though I always fear for the worst nothing bad ever happens but I just can’t get it through my head!!! It’s so frustrating!!

Username: Melena

Date posted: 21w ago

Medication

Hi all, I’m curious is anyone taking medicine for their OCD and if so which one and is it helping? I’ve been on Prozac for almost 7 weeks and I just don’t think it’s doing much. I’m only on 30mg so perhaps I need to get to 40.

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