Jul
i had been taking fluxotine for about a year and have been off them now for about 7 months
the problem is my ocd has got really bad now and i find it diddicult to even go out and i always paranoid about what im eating
is there anyway i can treat this without going back on fluxotine
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I’m currently taking fluoxetine for my OCD and BDD. The side effects are quite bad for me (I feel really drowsy all the time) but the benefits are soooooo much better.
I don't feel the constant need to clean or look at myself for hours in the mirror obsessing about how hideous I am. I have also stopped checking things so much and can actually leave the home on time for a change!!!!! I'm still paranoid about what I'm eating and do take a lot of care of my appearance but I'm on the waiting list for CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy) which you should have in combination with your fluoxetine.
Go back to your physician - they’re there to help you. Sometimes people will have to stay on anti-depressants for the long-term (like me), but thats just the way it is.
If you ever want to speak you can mail me I know how you feel.
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The thing with medication is that it is never the total answer to OCD and depressive conditions, but is fantastic in helping you to have the space in your mind to be able to seek relevant counselling/therapy. I have been taking citalopram for over a year now, and undoubtedly it has reduced my symptoms but I am looking to find something with some permanence. Cognotive behavioural therapy is very popular at present, and is a very good option for those suffering with OCD.
Being on medication long term is never great, but for some It's vital, especially if the diagnosis is clynical. However sometimes we need to stay on meds whilst seeking other
help such as CBT.
Its also very important to have a good GP/MD that knows your case and who's mandate is to help you get well rather than just throw a script at you and say 'try that!!'.
Hope this helps,
God bless.
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if you were doing better on the medication why did you stop?