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- d a i s y
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- 6y ago
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- d a i s y d a i s y
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- 6y ago
Thank you all so much! Discovering nOCD might be one of the best things that’s happened to me in terms of defeating this disorder! Before now it was almost impossible to talk to people that understand from experience what OCD is like. I’ve been on fluoxetine for about 3 weeks but I’m not sure it’s the right medication for me. I guess we’ll wait and see. Thanks again! d a i s y
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- Mjs110160Mjs110160
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- 6y ago
Daisy I haven’t but would you like some resources to learn more?
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- LizzieLizzie
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- 6y ago
I am currently taking Prozac and I find it helps pretty well with reducing some anxiety. I’d say it works about the same for me as the previous meds I took did. I haven’t experienced any side effects though like I did with one of the previous meds.
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- CchelseabellCchelseabell
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- 6y ago
I use fluoxetine to this day. It’s not a very strong anti depressant / anxiety pill but I think it works a little but since I’ve used it for 5 years I think the effects are going away. But they helped me recover from my eating disorder but not so much with ocd
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- LizzieLizzie
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- 6y ago
I agree with you, @Cchelseabell, I don’t find it has very strong effects on anxiety levels, about as much as other meds I have taken.
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- LysLys
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- 6y ago
I currently use Fluoxetine. For me, I have tried 7 different medications and this one has the least amount of side effects. It definitely has some effect but not a lot.
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- JennJenn
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- 6y ago
I’m now on Zoloft (the generic) for the third time. I went off twice before thinking I was better and could do things on my own. I just went back on because I realized in order for it to fully work for me I need CBT in combination with it to develop tools to control my OCD. Zoloft works wonders for me at the right dose from stopping the intrusive thoughts (mine focus around parasites and insects). The only negative for me is it gives me intense night sweats but I’ve gotten to the point where I’ll take the night sweats over my own thoughts.
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- CocteauCocteau
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- 6y ago
You all are amazing sharing your thoughts. It’s the best way to get through this so unfair challenge. Medications are tough as some of you mention. As an alternative try yoga. Hot yoga. It forces you out of your own thoughts. You have to stay focused. There are some amazing instructors. You will find one that shares your timing. Don’t be intimidated by the idea of hot yoga. You can do as much as you can. No pressure. You get out of it what you put into it. Beats medication.
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- elizabeth246
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Does anyone have experience of fluoxetine for OCD? I know someone who is on it for anxiety and it’s made a huge difference so far, and I think I’d like to give it a go but I’d just be interested in hearing others’ experiences. I also have emetophobia so the side effects of nausea is putting me off a little.
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- SadUnicorn3 🦄
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- 50w ago
Opinions on medications that work for u
Dr has prescribed me Lexapro for ocd until I can get in to see a psych eventually, I’m about to start therapy in January aswell…. Was just wondering if anyone has had positive experiences with Lexapro? I know everyone is different, so maybe I could just ask for anyone who has found a medication that works for them, I just wanted to know a thorough explanation of how it makes you feel & how it has helped with your intrusions/ocd… I am quite nervous to try it because of side affects and fear it’s just another trial error phase…. I have quit smoking pot and going to stick with taking it same time every day where as in the past with 2 previous meds I was still smoking and not having a routine with when I took the meds. So obviously it didn’t work properly… can someone just give me a bit of hope, please?
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- Jlinds
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- 44w ago
Hi friends! MED question!
For the last 13 years I've been told I have a severe panic disorder, along with every other anxiety disorder in the book, and while I definitely do, No meds have ever helped & after seeing many therapists/psychiatrists, etc, I'm finally seeing one that, withing minutes, asked me if anyone has every tried to treat my OCD first, instead of the panic & anxiety...... Up until that point, I was unaware I had OCD. After more sessions with the Dr, & my own at home research, I could cry. Every weird "quirk" I have, they way I think, what I was always told was hypochondria......it's all OCD. I'm baffled. Anyway, my doctor wants me to try a medication called Luvox (Fluvoxamine). From what I'm reading, it's a pretty common med for OCD. I'm also, however, reading that it can interact with just about everything. I'm not a huge fan of taking daily medications. But, if it could potentially make me feel better, I'll absolutely give it a shot. So my question is, if you've taken this, has it helped? Is there anything I should be aware of? Good things? Bad things? I've googled, but I'd rather hear feedback from actual people who've taken it. Sorry I'm ranting and this is so long, this is a new journey for me, and I'm a little nervous!
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