Should I start taking medications?

[Oneeyedgirl]

My OCD’s been getting really bad these days, specially when it’s close to my period. I keep getting stuck. I don’t know what to do anymore. I just wanna be free from this bully inside my head.

[Eli_E]

Hi! first off I just want to say that I am sorry you are going through this. Secondly, while I acknowledge this may be a very unhelpful answer, the reality is that different paths work for everyone. I do happen to be on a low dose of lexapro (5mg) which I started mainly because my body was caught in fight or flight mode (not sleeping, panic attacks etc.) and no amount of meditating, healthy eating, lifestyle change type things were helping. So for me, the medication got me out of that fight or flight mode which then allowed me to be able to function enough to find an OCD therapist and really start working through it. For me, the meds calmed down my body a bit, but I still very much have intrusive thoughts (and mine too are worse around my period) and therapy and ERP are the two things that really have enabled me to start seeing improvement and feel like I may be able to start living a more normal life again. So as I said, I can only speak to my story and I know other people have vastly different experiences with and without medication, but I wish you the best as you find the tools that work for you!

[nkotbjoeymc]

Same And I Don’t What To Do About It.

[nkotbjoeymc]

Know How You Feel Because I’m Having The Same Issue.

[Brighter_Days]

I understand...I’ve not been diagnosed with OCD, but I know I have it where germs are concerned, mostly public restrooms and parking lots...my husband has no tolerance for my never ending questions for reassurance..he thinks it’s ridiculous and that I could just stop if I really wanted to, so he’s told me he’s not answering any more of my questions, which leads to greater stress.