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We are all different. It takes trial and error. I was on 4 different medications before I found one for me. I took lexapro , Zoloft , abilify and cymbalta , nothing worked until prozac. But just bc it worked for me , doesn’t mean it worked for you. Zoloft might do the trick , all u can do is take it. Document how u feel every day and if u feel the same stay on it, if u feel worse then tell ur doctor.
Zoloft has been working well for my overall anxiety. It's also helped with some of the compulsions but not all. I still need therapy and still have some bad days. But it has helped my anxiety and depression! And no crazy side effects. I started at 50mg then eventually went to 75 now 100. I used to have to take xanax as well, but since my zoloft was increased to 100mg I haven't really needed the xanax. Which is great because I don't like taking controlled substances lol
Redloft- how was the firs few days of Prozac for you? I just got my prescription and I’m worried about fatigue, insomonia and nausea.
Thank you ! I might start tomorrow I’m a lil nervous never have taken any medication before
Yep, started taking it 3 weeks ago and gradually moved from 25 mg - 100 mg. It will take a while to feel a difference but it has helped with my anxiety a lot so far. I also have ocd and it has helped with that too. I was also scared to take it at first but trust me it will help!!! ?
1st week was awesome actually felt better, then second week it stalled and I feel no different, but by the 3rd week it’s like I was a new person. No side affects besides taking longer to finish during sex which isn’t such a big deal.
Thanks red max and sorry for calling you redloft! Sounds like it worked well for you. I think I’m over worried about the side effects. Since I’m suffering too much I decided to start it on Friday.
What are everyone’s experiences using SSRIs for OCD? I’m not currently medicated and was curious if they actually help.
Hello,I'm so on the fence about starting medications or not. I know its a personal choice but what benefits have you all experianced? I also practice ERP with my therapist so I know that should be helpful with my OCD journey. But what made you decide to start or not start? I've been on Zoloft before but not long enough to feel the effects since I got freaked out about reading about withdrawl symptoms so my OCD messed that up for me.
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