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i actually have the same tags as you (pure and relationship OCD) and i’m taking the same medicine. i’m still having intrusive thoughts but my anxiety has gone way down
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SSRIs don’t take away the intrusive thoughts no matter what you take or how much
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It does help them I’ve experienced this in the past. ERP is key as well but the support of medicine is crucial for many people with mental illness.
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@BeatOCDAnonymous Agreed. Maybe make an appointment with your doctor for a medication review?
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@BeatOCDAnonymous It doesn’t… I’ve taken them as well. The point is just to limit the anxiety. The intrusive thoughts are always going to be there. Yes I have ocd, panic , gad and depression I am very aware some people need medicat
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What’s your dosage? Maybe need to go up?
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