I’m interested in hearing people’s stories who have went through cbt and are on meds. I have a appointment on Wednesday to possibly start an SSRI for the first time, I have recovered and reduced my symptoms by about 70% since starting cbt therapy and I’m thinking meds will help level out my brain chemistry to get to that full 100% reduction of symptoms. My therapist says it is a good idea and says that he recommends meds + therapy for the best possible results. Any stories/thoughts?

I was on Zoloft and I was hallucinating, meds really aren’t for me but they do help reduce anxiety. But they just help you deal with having ocd not really taking it away.

I would do the therapy meds are making me worse

It's not a bad idea. In the end, it's what you want. I was terrified and afraid of meds making my symptoms worse and I tried a couple before I found the right fit. Now, I'm so happy I went on them. It did level me out and I feel like my old self again. For me, the combination helped but for some its ether, or. Tune into your body and meditate on what you think is right for yourself. Also, meds work differently for everyone so it's ok to do your research and find out what's right for you.

Good for you I’m happy for u I’m going suggest those two as well!! Do u suffer from anxiety

Oh and most importantly - OCD therapy practice

Wow that’s amazing!! I’m starting to eat different as well when I say different I mean healthier. And yes definitely mind body and soul ! Im getting there lol

Yeah it took me a while to figure out meds that work for me. I finally got on Prozac and it’s been a major boost for me. I still have symptoms but I’m able to get on with my day , I’m also on the minimum dose so might try going up idk yet. I also do OCD therapy and the medication helped the therapy take effect. I also try to exercise and eat well, but with school and work it’s hard. Once I graduate It will be easier I hope.

Yeah honestly I didn’t think meds would work , but yeah its a lot of trial and error. But the payoff is worth it. Most of my life is back , i still have tension headaches tho not as bad as they use to be tho.

Thank you everyone for the comments!! I’m glad to have a community to turn too with such open arms, I’ll definitely post an update when i see the doctor Thursday, much love to my nocd community

Thanks for the reply gogo I’m sorry to hear that. How long ago did you start medication?

My medicine since last November

I will do that may I ask what med u are on?

I started with Zoloft which really gave me bad side effects and ended with Prozac which has been very beneficial and I taking the lowest dose. Haven't had any side effects

Again, it may be different for you. Try asking your doc/psychiatrist what they recommend. I hear lexapro is a good one too

Omg I’m on Zoloft I feel crazy and my body feels weird

I tried a lot of them nothing works

I think I’m changing my docter

Yaaa my doctor was very open to my suggestions. I actually did my own research and found that lexapro and Prozac seem to have the least side effects.. I also started with half of the minimum dose for a week before I went to the low dose. It's been very beneficial for me personally but again I'm not a professional and don't want to give wrong information. Feel what's right for you and if it doesn't feel right - explain to your doc your symptoms. I told my doctor about Zoloft and he was very compassionate and helped me make the decision to start Prozac.

Oh yes. Haha extremely bad anxiety. I was so scared to take medicine at first, I was having panic attacks that I wouldn't survive taking a pill... my doctor was on the phone with me as I took it and cried to him. It was another sad moment but my quality of life was going down the drain and I was desperate. I don't want to sit here and say it's a magic pill. I also exercise everyday, try and eat well, socialize with family and friends and meditate. It's whole body/mind commitment to healing ?

Wow u give me more hope !!! The medicine is the hard part so much trial and error