Is anyone on Lexapro for OCD ?

Oh really? I mean it’s so hard because everyone’s brain chemistry is different but I haven’t had any issues so far. So since your were diagnosed last week, have you started the lexapro ?

Ohh okay, I’m sorry to hear that. Would you be able to get zofran from your doctor ?

Or have you tried lemon drops or peppermints for the nausea ?

@Toledo2017 Oooo I’ve never heard of Zofran, but I’m definitely interested in a medicine that will actually help. And no I never thought to use home remedies for the nausea, prolly because it was very light. Only lasted like 10 20 min

@magical-thinking-kanna Yeah hmmm do you have a primary care doc ? Maybe you could make an appt with them and tell her you’re nauseous from a medication and see if they will give you zofran... it’s a pill if you didn’t know lol I assume you do lol

@Toledo2017 I’m gonna try, I’ve been in a different state for awhile so it’s lil hard

Yeah maybe, I’m sorry to hear that. I have been on it for at least 2 weeks and I haven’t noticed anything but idk maybe my ocd is worse I’m not sure. What kind of symptoms did you have ?

@Toledo2017 Intrusive thoughts mostly. I've had them since I was a child though. And I had the tendency to grasp on to one and start obsessing over it and doing all sorts of weird things (compulsions) to get rid of the anxiety. I always thought OCD was being overly organized and symmetrical (which I am as well), but after years of being with the same psychiatrist and describing my symptoms to him, he said they were a stron imdication of OCD. My obsessive thoughts got so bad they turned to delusions. I was unaware of all this but that's what psychiatrists are for.

@marcovibes *strong indication

@marcovibes Oh okay and yeah it was weird like I had them when I was young like 7th grade and then I thought it went away but Idk and then it came back when I was in 10th grade and I’ve had it ever since. I have so many repeated thoughts too and I have like the same ones everyday it’s horrible and makes me miserable ?????

@Toledo2017 Yeah, it sucks. It's just something we're going to have to live with and I think it gets worse with age lol. Well, best of luck. God bless! ❤

@marcovibes It really does, do you see a counselor ?

@marcovibes I’ll be praying for you✨?

@marcovibes Are you currently on meds for it ?

@Toledo2017 Yes. I'm currently seeing a psychologist. Just started seeing her a month ago. No CBT unfortunately. What about you?

@marcovibes Oh okay that’s good, do you feel like it helps ? When was the last time you went to your psychiatrist to talk about the medication options ?

@Toledo2017 Yeah, it does. And I have an appointment this upcoming Tuesday :)

Oh okay thank you for letting me know and I am sorry to hear that you had that experience either lexapro. I have a friend who had a very similar reaction with lexapro. I think it just depends on the person.