Anonymous
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aj2829aj2829
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- 4y
It really wasn't a permanent solution for me at least, I'd say taking ssris got my ocd down to a point where I could handle ERP. Once I felt I could handle it on my own I weened myself off of it. Its sort of a last line of defense for me in case my ocd gets to the point I can't handle it on my own, but I always try to do without it for a time or just therapy, but that didn't always work. You should never be ashamed of needing the extra help, tho. Every brain and every situation is unique.
Anonymous Anonymous
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I understand!! I tried ERP for a few days and I couldn’t handle it because my brain was just going constantly. I couldn’t even focus on doing the work because my brain feels like a circus lol. That led me to medication.
Tatu Tatu
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That’s a good question, I’d like to know as well!
Anonymous Anonymous
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Right! I’ve seen a few people on here mention them and I just wonder what the reasoning of using them for OCD is for
Tatu Tatu
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My family has such a stigma towards medication, they think it will turn me into a vegetable.. that’s why I want to see a psychiatrist and get their advice
Anonymous Anonymous
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I understand. My dad at first hated the idea of me going on medication, and on the other hand my mom has had anxiety all her life and has had to take medication for it. I just started an SSRI so I’ll see how it goes lol
Tatu Tatu
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@Anonymous I hope it works well for you. Which one, If I may ask?
Anonymous Anonymous
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@Tatu Thank you! And it’s Celexa. I actually have tried Zoloft before for like 2 weeks but i didn’t like it. That’s the only other one I’ve tried.
aj2829aj2829
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Thats a pretty stereotypical response to anti depressants. This isn't heroin lol which will make you a zombie, if anything on the right meds you'll have the opposite effect.
Tatu Tatu
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Lol I know.. immigrant parents.. they’re a whole stereotype lol 😂
aj2829aj2829
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@Tatu Lol, well who knows maybe your success story will change their mind! My dad was the same way, didn't even believe depression existed. I changed his mind slowly over time, so who knows perhaps you can do the same.
Tatu Tatu
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@aj2829 We have to be our own agents! Even though our family means well their logic can be flawed.. It’s great that you were able to show your father a different side
aj2829aj2829
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@Tatu That's a good point, we gotta do what's best for us. I'm glad you are doing just that!
babbiebabbie
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I was at a point where, as I described it to my psychiatrist at the time, the thoughts weren’t coming from outside my head but they almost were. I didn’t hear them with my ears, only inside my head, but they were so loud that they felt almost audible. It was at that point that he suggested trying an antipsychotic in addition to my ssri, and it worked wonders. I’m still on it nine years later. I don’t know if my experience is common or is a good representation of what you’re asking about, but hopefully this helps. :)
SerineSerine
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i have bipolar disorder so i can’t take SSRIs as they induce mania, this is probably the case for most of the people on antipsychotics for OCD
SerineSerine
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SSRIs are actually much more affective for OCD than antidepressants from what i’ve heard so you will probably be fine
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