TLee182
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- 3y
TLee182TLee182
- Date posted
- 3y
My doctor prescribed me Lexapro but in talking to other people with ocd, I've heard Zoloft is very helpful specifically in treating the OCD. So I asked my doctor if I could try Zoloft instead and she switched the prescription. I haven't taken either yet. Just had my appointment but I'm hoping I made the right decision in asking her if she could switch it. I suppose I could always try another if Zoloft doesn't work. I just need relief so badly.
Ally Shaw Ally Shaw
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y
Hello! I was on Zoloft for years. I am off of it now. When I was on Zoloft, my OCD symptoms went away a lot but not completely. I went off of Zoloft because I had other side effects. Now that I am off of Zoloft, my OCD is much worse. But I am doing Therapy and learning ERP so I am hopeful I will start feeling better. A reminder that all medication affects each person differently, and everyone will have a different experience on it. ❤️
Rachel Sunderland Rachel Sunde...
- Date posted
- 3y
Hi! Im on 25mg of Lexapro and my intrusive thoughts and rituals are almost non existent now (ive been on it for 1 year and also see a therapist bi weekly & have an OCD workbook) I would definitely recommend trying medication! I was nervous at first but I couldn’t imagine not being on it now.
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