I think I’m over medicated. I feel absolutely nothing. Just numb. I don’t even feel anything for my cats. It’s like…fueling my ocd. It’s like I feel nothing for anything except for the nonsense ocd tells me. I feel nothing except constant nagging anxiety, not even bad anxiety, just nagging anxiety. I called my psychiatrist about it and I’m waiting to hear back. Anyone else have something like this happen?
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
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
@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
@NatSwai Ok, thank you for responding 😊
Did you try a new medication, or up your dose?
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!
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.
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!
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!!
i had a really bad an intense real event obsession for the past two days like extremely anxiety and nausea inducing it felt like unbearable like i was panicking and going to die. but i woke up and ive been fine all day, my brain wont think, it just wont produce any anxiety-evoking thoughts or compulsions, why? like everything feels normal and even when i purposefully think about the obsession its almost like its muffled i dont feel any anxiety and its like my brain wont produce any thoughts around it, it just wont. i feel like an absolute faker. is this normal? what if this means its all fake?
Im feeling really depressed and like i dont care about anything, and suddenly ive lost all desire for a relationship or being with anyone. I just dont care about anything right now but its kind of freaking me out.
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