I just had a baby 3 months ago and my OCD and anxiety has flared up pretty bad. I was in therapy, and am on gabapentin and Klonopin. As well as seeing a naturopath, I should add that I’m on L-Thenine and Ashwaganda. My therapist decided that we were not a good fit after a year of treatment yesterday. I’m more of a natural person, I have a hard time with SSRIS and we weren’t seeing eye to eye. I asked to go down to one session a week and then, she decided we weren’t a good fit. Anyways I’m pretty triggered, and just would like some words of wisdom while I wait to find someone else in the interim. I meditate daily, and workout as well. Thanks in advance!

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

How does the medication and supplements work for you? Have they made your OCD better? I have had no luck at all with many, many SSRIS. I need yo try something new! Honestly, if you and your therapist weren't seeing eye to eye, it was probably a good thing. You'll find someone who click with at some point, just keep going!

Lysmarie13

Date posted: 5y

You’re right! It’s just been tough because I have my moments and I feel just like a horrible mom. And I love my son more than anything! As far as meds go, I HAD horrible reactions to the SSRIS, I’m on a low dose gabapentin and I have no side effects at this time. The klonopin works for a bit but if you don’t increase dose it loses its efficacy. I got on it because unfortunately my postpartum ocd was so bad.

Lysmarie13

Date posted: 5y

@Volleyball26! But I’m also taking a natural supplement for anxiety and sleep called LAVELA WS 1265 and it’s done wonders. I’d argue that it helps me sleep just like a Xanax would. If you go on amazon and read the reviews, they are glowing. I love them and take one in the morning and at night.

Lysmarie13

Date posted: 5y

@Volleyball26! The gabapentein takes less time than the SSRIs but I think it takes time to find the right dose. Still getting weird intrusive thoughts.

js2020

Date posted: 5y

I’m sos sorry you are experiencing this . My ocd definitely flared up after giving birth as well. I am on lexapro and it has helped me a lot . Just 10 mg I couldn’t handle Zoloft . I hope you find a therapist that is a better fit . There will be one out there ! Good luck !

Lysmarie13

Date posted: 5y

Thank you so much! I tried Prozac and I ended up in the ER I was having such bad panic attacks. It made my intrusive thoughts worse. I’m glad to hear that I’m not alone and this is working for you!

kleigh21

Date posted: 5y

I had my baby 3 months ago as well and my ocd flared up SO bad a few days before I had her and when I was having her, and while I was in labor I was doing my ERP the whole time until I had her. I’m on 5 Mg lexapro and that with ERP has significantly saved me.

kleigh21

Date posted: 5y

Stay strong ❤️ flares come and go with ocd, it does get better I promise

Lysmarie13

Date posted: 5y

@kleigh21 Thank you very much!! I’m glad to hear that ERP has helped you so much! I have been looking for a therapist that does this. I’m currently on a wait list. All though, I’m so scared of it. The thought of agreeing with the thoughts really gives me more anxiety! Ugh

kleigh21

Date posted: 5y

@Volleyball26! You don’t agree with the thoughts, thoughts are just thoughts. You set there notice your thoughts feelings urges and you sit there until your anxiety dies down

Lysmarie13

Date posted: 5y

@kleigh21 Oh see that makes much more sense to me!!! I’ve been trying to do that, but it’s so anxitey inducing. Ugh

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

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