Therapy Question....

Hi everyone, just curious. I have been on Lexapro for over a year and the past month my OCD has flared up pretty bad and I feel like the dose I have is no longer working as it once was. I knew I had to do something so I signed myself up for ERP therapy. My Dr. would now like me to see a psychiatrist. I know I have OCD and feel in my heart that this is the right path for me. Is it common to do ERP and also see a psychiatrist at the same time?

ebpink 🎀

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

A psychiatrist evaluates you and prescribes you medication, so yes, absolutely you can!

HopefulHeart 🤍

Date posted: Yesterday

Thank you so much, I think the biggest mistake that I did, which is also part of OCD - was I checked the Internet and it had mixed reviews. I wasn't sure if some people were going to see this question as a type of reassurance, I was wondering if it's a common thing. Just trying to get myself on the right path. 💙 - Thank you. 💙

ebpink 🎀

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@HopefulHeart 🤍 I personally don’t find it to be reassurance seeking, but I’m also not a therapist so what do I know 😂 I don’t see anything wrong with wanting clarification and being informed!

Anonymous

Date posted: Yesterday

medication has helped my ocd journey so much, i fully agree that seeing a psychiatrist along with erp is a good move. i myself take prozac 40mg and a supplement called NAC 120mg daily. ocd is best treated with high doses of SSRI meds + erp. i should honestly go up on my prozac lol. but i encourage you to embrace medicine.

HopefulHeart 🤍

Date posted: Yesterday

@Anonymous Thank you so much. It sounded scary because I already love my ERP therapist. Having to open up once again and trust someone else is not always easy, I'm sure we all know this. I am going to do it with an open mind and heart. Thank you so much for responding. I appreciate all of you and it's so nice to talk and be seen. ☺️

Community AI...

User type: Staff

Date posted: Yesterday

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HopefulHeart 🤍

Date posted: Yesterday

@Community AI Helper Sure, that would be great.

Community AI...

User type: Staff

Date posted: 20h

@HopefulHeart 🤍 - Happy Friday! It sounds like you've got a great team coming together. Here's one resource that may be helpful as you navigate this next step: "Is Lexapro (escitalopram) effective for OCD?" https://www.treatmyocd.com/medication/posts/what-to-know-about-using-lexapro-escitalopram-for-ocd Covers how Lexapro and ERP work together — including that combining ERP with an SSRI like Lexapro can further reduce symptoms, and that Lexapro can help ease the intensity of obsessions and compulsive urges, making ERP more manageable. Also covers what to discuss with your psychiatrist about dosing and monitoring. 🤍 💬 Was this response helpful? Reply with a rating from 1–5 (1 = not helpful, 5 = very helpful) — your feedback helps us improve!

KarPie

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

Yes! I see a psychiatrist and I’m also on lexapro💛 She’s actually the one that referred me to NOCD.

HopefulHeart 🤍

Date posted: 20h

@KarPie Thank you so much. I guess I'm starting the other way around, but I'm hopeful this will all help and I thank you for responding. Today is a good day to have a good day! Happy Friday! ❤️

HopefulHeart 🤍

Date posted: Yesterday

Thank you so much! 😊

ebpink 🎀

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@HopefulHeart 🤍 You’re very welcome! ☺️

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