Saraghhhhh
- Date posted
- 12w
New diagnosis
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?
issphra š«¶š»issphra š«¶š»
- Date posted
- 12w
It helps some, not me personally, but each medicine works differently for every individual. Hopefully it helps!
AkappleAkapple
- Date posted
- 12w
Hello! Yes- it helped me a lot. When I had intrusive thoughts, my anxiety around them was pretty much gone to the point that I no longer felt the urge to do compilations . And unfortunately, youāll always have intrusive thoughts like everyone else on this planet, but with the right meds, the rumination and anxiety will lessen and maybe even go away. I started on 20mg when anxiety was really bad but eventually lowered to 10 mg. Best wishes! You got this ā¤ļø
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 12w
Lexapro was the first thing I tried, 15mg. Personally, it made me really tired and helped more with general anxiety than OCD. Iām now on fluvoxamine which my psychiatrist claims is the āgold standardā for OCD treatment and helps with intrusive thoughts. Most people go on 50mg. I started on 25mg because of results from genetic testing that a lower dose might be better for my body but am going to start taking 50mg. Of course everyone is different and lexapro might be great for you, but Iād consider asking about fluvoxamine, best of luck!
NicaNica
- Date posted
- 12w
It really depends on the person. You wonāt know if itāll help you unless you try it with your doctor predicting it. And you might need to adjust the dosage too.
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- Therapist
- Date posted
- 12w
Hi there! You've gotten some great feedback from others already, so I'll just share some resources that may be helpful. As these articles will explain, certain medications can be quite helpful when used in tandem with ERP. If you'd like to learn more about this treatment, feel free to reach out to the care team through the "book a free call" button. https://www.treatmyocd.com/medication https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/what-are-ssris-and-do-they-work
Justin EJustin E
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 12w
Lexapro so far is the only medication that has worked for me. Iāve been in remission at points with a combination or medication and therapy
the_curious_case_of_emily_gracethe_curious_...
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 12w
Please remember that a diagnosis doesnāt give you the disorder. It gives you a path forward to a better life. You have a community now. Lean on us. Donāt be afraid to be picky with your therapist. It wonāt hurt their feelings. Sometimes a great therapist just isnāt the right therapist for you and NOCD has so many to choose from. Be selfish in therapy. It may not feel in line with how you live the rest of your life, but this is one of those times when it really is all about you. I was diagnosed at 17. The past 10 years have been an exploration. Lean on me and the rest of this community.
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