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- Date posted
- 11w ago
NatSwaiNatSwai
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 11w ago
I can relate to this. When my rocd started and prior to my diagnosis my psychiatrist diagnosed me with a very low dose of Olanzepine (Zyprexa). It’s an antipsychotic and not like any of the SSRIs I had been on before. It definitely started to become overkill and almost contributed to depressive symptoms and worsened my ocd in my opinion. You’re not alone <3
Tulips4thesoul Tulips4thesoul
- Date posted
- 11w ago
How did you feel it compared to an SSRI? I've been hesitant to take an SSRI because of the side effects, but I've been suffering and feel like I don't have a choice. My doc hasn't even offered an anti psychotic as an option to me as an alternative med
NatSwaiNatSwai
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 11w ago
@Tulips4thesoul I wouldn’t go searching for an anti psychotic unless you’re desperate honestly. And they are very different in my opinion. The anti psychotic is mostly fast acting with sedative effects at the dose I took it at. I always describe an SSRI as a baseline adjuster. Meaning you may still experience anxiety but it will lessen the intensity and create a new baseline for you. I’ve always been on SSRIs my entire adulthood so I don’t know any difference. The good thing about them is there are so many and so many different doses for each they are so tailorable to give you a good experience
Tulips4thesoul Tulips4thesoul
- Date posted
- 11w ago
@NatSwai Ok, thank you for responding 😊
MichelleVMichelleV
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 11w ago
Did you try a new medication, or up your dose?
- User type
- Therapist
- Date posted
- 11w ago
Hi there, you are definitely not alone. I am glad to read that you have reached out to your prescriber, they are the best one to speak with about concerns regarding your medication. Numbness can be the result of many different concerns or a combination. Here is an article on the topic, https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/why-do-i-feel-numb If any of this resonates with you, please do not hesitate to reach out for formal help!
Andrea WellsAndrea Wells
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 11w ago
Yes I have totally felt this way! Just numb and apathetic, and then my OCD fears latched onto that feeling and created some anxiety. I'm sorry you are dealing with this. It can be tricky to find the right medications that work for us sometimes. Hang in there! Finding a med that is helpful for you and doing ERP therapy can help bring lasting relief. Sorry to hear you are experiencing some bumps in the road along the way.
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- Therapist
- Date posted
- 11w ago
Hello Ali$t@ir2021, I agree with what Jennifer says. To piggyback off her, here at NOCD, we have a network of providers whom we refer to, that specialize in treating OCD. If you are worried that your medications are not targeting your symptoms, don't hesitate to reach out and schedule an appointment at NOCD. We will aid in connecting you with a specialist for your OCD and coordinate care, during the process of your recovery, so that all aspects of your treatment are on the same page. Know we are always her at NOCD to help and would relish the opportunity to assist you in your journey of recovery!
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