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PandaWuver

2y ago

Considering Anti-Psychotics for OCD

I think my doctor is going to suggest I go on anti psychotics for my OCD. She has already and I’ve been hesitant. Does anyone have experience with this? Is it worth it?

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PandaWuver

2y ago

To answer most of you, I’m on sertraline (200mg) clonopin (30mg) and gabapentin (2100mg) and I still cycle through super anxious crashes every few weeks. She told me an antipsychotic would be the next step.
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PandaWuver

2y ago

My diagnosis are OCD and GAD
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Justinerosexx

2y ago

My dr wants me to try vraylar (an antipsychotic) for my ocd. I’m already on an antidepressant Luvox that dosnt seem to be doing enough
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SandyFlamingo

2y ago

Have you been on SSRIs before? Usually that’s the first step. I accomplished a lot with CBT and ERP therapy but zoloft really helped me keep an even keel day to day
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Sunshineseeker90

2y ago

I've been on SSRI's for 5 years and have have terrible OCD for that long as well. I feel like zoloft helps with my anxiety some, but only exposure response therapy has helped (minimally) with my compulsions. I have often wondered if antipsychotics could help me, none of my doctors have recommended it to me though. Did your doctor say why they recommended it?
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ProfessorPlum

2y ago

It can definitely help, but also can take awhile to find the right one. If you're struggling, I would recommend trying it, but don't get discouraged if the first one you try doesn't agree with you.

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