Eljaeee
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- 4y
Carl CornettCarl Cornett
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- 4y
The best course of action is to take the medicine. Everyone’s experience is going to be different. If someone shares their experience, you will inevitably keep checking to see if yours matches it. Everyone responds to different medicines differently. Just work with your doctor or therapist and find what works best for you.
EljaeeeEljaeee
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- 4y
Thank you for responding! And I didn't realize that... That's a good way to put it before I get myself in trouble and start checking. Thank you!
flowlaflowla
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- 4y
Yes. I don't take any meds right now, but I have tried thrice before (at least). Citalopram I tried because I have anxiety, at the time though I was 15. Nearly all my aunts and a few of my cousins take it and it helps them greatly! I trusted that. But. Citalopram made me angry. And that was weird because never was I ever angry before. So I stopped taking it and tried sonething else that someone thought would work, was prescribed it, and it turned off my creativity. It didn't work out. You've gotta see for yourself if a medication works for you, cos every person's different. We're all unique! : )
worthenavaworthenava
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- 4y
my meds made my depression and anxiety a lot easier to manage. the thoughts haven't improved but it's nice to be able to focus on my ocd without having other unmanaged issues
kshoemaker625kshoemaker625
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- 4y
Meds do affect everyone differently. I've tried ones that have helped others i know but had bad effects on me. I'm on one now that does seem to slow down the racing thoughts and anxiety to a degree. Meds can definitely help make it easier to manage, but sometimes it takes a while to find the right one. Still important to do the mental work though bc its definitely not a cure all! They're there to help, but we definitely still have to learn to better manage our thoughts
flowlaflowla
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I love this comment, it sounds clear and understandable, because hear! hear! thank you. :)
kshoemaker625kshoemaker625
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- 4y
@flowla You're welcome!
CoreyCCoreyC
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- 4y
Would like to know also with the intrusive thoughts.. I started Zoloft yesterday and god I was sooo terrified so trust me I know how hard it is taking that first pill...just have to trust yourself and know meds are there help.. just hope it quiets the thoughts 🤞🏻
EljaeeeEljaeee
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- 4y
Sending positive vibes!! We'll get through this 💪🏻😤
SR71SPYSR71SPY
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- 4y
I’ve been taking Luvox for 20 years and it’s helped me a lot
AlyoshaAlyosha
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I had people suggest meds to me off and on for months. Finally a friend said, “You won’t know until you try.” I think it’s helpful to be curious—like you are—and view it more like an experiment. I also found it helpful not to read tons of articles on all the side effects, because then I would notice them in myself even if they weren’t actually there. So, I just waited until I noticed weird stuff and then Googled to make sure it was a side effect. (Do make sure you know about when to take it, as some can cause drowsiness, and what allergic reactions might look like.)
AnonymousAnonymous
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I take sertraline (Zoloft) and it didn’t work until I went up to 75mg. You’ll KNOW when it’s working. I’ve been working my way up to 75 for 3 months. SSRI is a slow long process if you haven’t taken them before. Go ahead and take the meds to get the process started! It’s not as scary as it seems.
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