Just posted something, unrelated, but who is medicated for OCD and what works for them. Anyone use medical marijuana - does it help? My therapist thinks we’re at a standstill with ERP until I try medication/medical marijuana to curb the anxiety in the beginning

I take hydroxyzine at night time, not specifically for ocd but it helps me not haveracing thoughts as much and helps me relax a little before bed (when my anxiety is the worst)

I’ve taken many meds. You should look into SSRI because they are non addicting drugs. They increase your serotonin level. Of the seven or eight meds I was on, I did take fluoxetine (Prozac) and hydroxyzine. As for the marijuana, there are certain ones you should avoid at all cost because it can trigger your anxiety or make it worse. I forgot which type but either way I would consult with your doctor. Also, no one pill can help everyone but there’s always something for someone. So be patient with finding the right meds. It can take a few weeks to a few months. But do research before you talk to your doctor. Be prepared with any questions you may have. On one of the meds that I was on, I experienced a side affect that my doctor didn’t tell me. Also make sure you let them know you don’t want anything that are addicting. One of the psychiatrists I saw, despite telling him I don’t want anything addictive, he prescribed it to me-so I ended up seeing someone else.

I enjoyed smoking daily for many years until I started having obsessive thoughts. At first it made my anxiety worse so I completely stopped and started therapy. I think the few times when it was worse was because the obsessions were new and I didn't yet know what was wrong with me. I've smoked a couple times since then and it was much more manageable. I would defintely research it first. Certain strains are supposed to be better for OCD and anxiety/depression. I would consider trying CBD oil first as it has little to no THC in it and can provide positive affects from other cannabinoids without the high you would get from THC. CBD can also be purchased without a medical marijuana card but make sure it's important to make sure it's from a reputable provider. As with many things in the medical field it's under-researched and may or may not help depending on the individual. Well, I've made this long enough, so best of luck to you :)

Neurontin and cymbalta work for me!

I’m on Cymbalta. It’s still climbing to therapeutic dose.