Finally got setup with some meds for my ocd. After 2 years of struggling hopelessly, erp treatment has not been enough to feel the depression that comes with my ocd, and today I start my dosage of an ssri. Fingers crossed this goes well! I've heard they can calm the intrusive thoughts or make things less intense so that it's easier to get things done, do ERP, and be mindful. Anyone else have good experiences with them?

ptr0nzor

Date posted: 4y

I just started PROzac within the month (as well as finding out I have OCD) and I've started noticing a few moment where I don't have any fear during something that is usually very triggering. For example: my 3 yr old climbing things he "shouldn't", I usually feel so anxious and feel the need to make him stop, but last night all I noticed was my lack of fear in the moment and I was totally chill. In which I then cried bc I assumed the meds must be working 😅 I haven't started ERP yet, but I'm interested. Especially nearing a transitional place with therapy.

ptr0nzor

Date posted: 4y

Also, it has been about 3 weeks and I'm just now noticing these things. Also noticed I've been able to start tasks knowing I won't finish them in that go, and been totally ok with it 🤯

Whatabtme

Date posted: 4y

@ptr0nzor Wow that's incredible! I've been doing erp for a while but feel like I need a combo of that and meds. Last time I tried ssris I didn't wait out the side effect period so never got to see if they really worked for me. Now I gotta stick it out and see it through. I'm hopeful though

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