Medication

Luvox has been great for me, I’m on 150mg. It seems like a lot but they actually need to do higher doses for ocd. I can tell a difference for sure! The first few weeks are tough but once you get through it’s worth it

I'm on Zoloft and it has def helped me! I am also on Trazadone to help me sleep. Trazadone has been a life saver for me. At times my ocd got so bad that I wouldn't sleep for 3 days which makes it even worse. Sleep is so important for any mental illness!

Zoloft worked well for me and recently I was put on Vistaril to deal with severe anxiety as needed. The doctor said Vistaril is not habit forming so that’s good

I tried Zoloft and had a difficult time tolerating it, so I switched to Lexapro. Keep in mind that medication works differently for each person. My advice is to weigh the options based on potential side effects, and talk to your psychiatrist about starting on a lower dose and gradually increasing it. I am not a mental health professional, so of course follow your psychiatrist’s advice, but ask any and all questions you have so you feel informed. Advocate for yourself as needed. Best of luck! Medication can be a wonderful tool, it takes courage to use it to better your mental health.

Hi ! I am not a prescriber so I can't give specific recommendations on medication but i've worked with several members who have been successful on both medications. Determining what the best medication for you is can be tricky. I recommend asking the provider about the side affects and choosing the one that the side affects you are willing to tolerate ! Worst case scenario, you try one medication and it does not work so you try a different one !

Luvox was great for my ocd but I have other mental issues so had to switch. Im on lexapro now but the side effects suck for me🤦🏻‍♀️