My mom is really against me taking my meds prescribed by the psychiatrist.. (Prozac 10mg) I really feel stuck I’ve tried it all I’m so tired of suffering... everyone always says they understand but they don’t .. they say do something positive but they don’t.. I’m just tired mentally and stressed and tired of crying .

fstredwick

Date posted: 5y

You’re doing what’s best for you and whether they see it or not you see it. Your feelings are valid no matter what and I’m so proud that you were able to identify that you needed help even when others told you the opposite. Remind yourself that your psychiatrist went to school for 8+ years and knows what they’re doing. If they didn’t think you needed meds they wouldn’t have given you meds. There are so many options and meds tend to be a last resort for those who truly need it. Maybe next time ask why and remind yourself that she can’t swag your opinion. If this medication is helping you then nobody should stop you from taking it.

AndrewSmith

Date posted: 5y

Why is she against you taking meds?

bp224

Date posted: 5y

I don’t know.. she works in mental health and she’s even said how sad it is that people can’t afford their meds when they really need it. I guess she feels she sees the effect of the meds at her job idk! It’s like they say they understand ocd and mental illness but they really don’t understand.. if I could change my thoughts or take my fears away I would do that.. I would do anything to b myself again

ocdillustrated

Date posted: 5y

Is her permission required for some reason?

Sunray Ren

Date posted: 5y

Prozac worked for me for years and I had to switch because it stopped but I'm back on it again. There is such a stigma around medication but if it helps you be your best person I say go for it. Sorry your mom isn't being supportive. It took mine some time to accept it. Hang in there!

Janey01

Date posted: 5y

My mother is also against me taking those medication. She feels that these medication might be bad for me if I take them for prolonged period and wanna me use other ways to combat ocd. Sadly i do know i still need the medication now and according to what i read online there's no known long term bad consequences due to taking these meds . She doesn't really understand the situation I am in.. I used to feel awful but I comfort myself by reminding myself that she cares but she's from an older and more conservative generation so she does not understand. I'm still on medication and whenever my mother tries to probe me on my meds I would simply try to change topic. Don't wanna anyone's feelings to get hurt. I think it's good enough that I know I am trying to take care of myself and doing what is best possible.

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