my story

[Heartlan]

I began with trauma issues from something I believed in the past. Using a mantra and a very understanding counselor I was able to find out that what I feared had been a lie physically but it took 50+ years to realize that I was dealt with a trauma disorder that would act up when I would have something happen in that area of the body. I also was getting intrusive thoughts. Sometimes I knew they were just thoughts. And sometimes they completely took me over. I got so many and sometimes I didn’t know what to believe. I have been on the anti anxiety meds but felt it was time to try a medication and I start it tomorrow. I feel like I should have known better, that ocd lies to you. So I start something tommorow low dose and I just want to get back to the person I was before this series of events. I’m scared but going to start low dose. I know ocd lies to you but couldn’t always keep it together. May we all find out way.

[Chandrapal-3]

Hello

[Natureloverpeace]

ERP from a therapist who is specifically trained in it, preferably an OCD specialist, is recommended. ERP has evolved to more than just an habituation model. There are some SSRIs that can be prescribed in combination with ERP, and if those aren’t helpful, Anafranil may be prescribed. The dosages for these meds are at a higher level than when prescribed for clinical depression. They usually aren’t effective at low dosages for OCD. Older age can affect the rate of medication metabolism though and is a factor in prescribing any medication.

[AlfiePoppy]

I feel similar ! Perhaps one day I’ll too start low dose and see if it helps , it’s a struggle and it’s hard to believe that ocd is the liar not me or you it’s great at convincing us that we are bad people ! Hold strong , try enjoy life as we only have one and then it’s gone , so live each day as if it’s your last , hard to do but but perhaps if I put more effort into believing this I would be enjoying life more, I’m certainly trying my best but some days are very difficult and i feel guilty enjoying myself because I’m such a bad person but I have to keep going and have trust and faith in myself and God. Good luck , I wish you all the best !