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There are! SSRIs (Zoloft, Lexapro, etc) have been proven to be very helpful. I take them and they help! However the gold standard for OCD treatment is ERP therapy. Im going through that now. I'm finishing week 3. I actually am going thru an NOCD therapist. I'm learning so much and am already reaping the benefits! They say ERP plus Medication is your best treatment for OCD ❤
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I'll have to make the time to try the therapist here. I'm new to this app and haven't had a chance to explore that yet. I'm definitely going to talk to my Dr about options. As I said, I recently (last 3 months) made the discovery of my OCD case, so I'm very new to the who's,what's ND when's. But so greatful for the discovery. Thanx for ur help. ❤️
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Anytime ❤
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Similar to TiredMindOverMatter, ERP + Lexapro has made a world of difference for me! I’ve had OCD my entire life but was not diagnosed until early this year after I had been previously misdiagnosed by a therapist who did not specialize in OCD. I am in the maintain phase with NOCD and there is a massive improvement in my OCD between when I started in March and now. It’s an ongoing struggle to be sure, with some days worse than others, but I can cope with the intrusive thoughts and compulsions in a much better way than I ever thought possible. Best of luck on your recovery and I highly recommend at least making the initial 15 minute free consult with NOCD, it made all the difference for me.
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@BK Yes! We have such similar stories. Except I'n in week three intro therapy with NOCD. God bless you!
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It's not about controlling thoughts Mr.Fluffy. There not entirely controllable. It's about knowing which ones to engage in and which ones to let be and let pass.
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You are not alone. So many of us struggle with this. I struggle and have for 40 years and am just now realizing it's OCD. You can get better and heal!
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But it's so hard to not think of it especially when I feel the stress in my gut with every thought.
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It's like the more I hold it in (unintentionally) , the sicker it makes me to my stomach. But at night when I can't actually act on those thoughts, it only makes it worst.
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Hi Fluffy ❤, I'm sorry you are struggling. This article helped me so so so much. I believe it can help you to, as it seems you are ruminating (an OCD compulsion). God bless you ❤. I'm here if you want to talk. https://drmichaeljgreenberg.com/how-to-stop-ruminating/
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@TiredMindOverMatter Thank you for the article. I recently came across figuring out this is what I have been dealing with in my life. It's so great to know I'm not alone in this and I can get help. I have Alot to learn still since I obviously still can't get myself to sleep again. It's so frustrating! But again, thanx for article. ❤️
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Is their meds to take? Or is it all....like they say "in our head"?...lol
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