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Hi all!! What would people say is the best medicine for my anxiety and intrusive thoughts also stress? I I’m willing to give the medicine ago again!

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Raggedcliffs6 years ago

Hello Mydogb, if you can tolerate SSRIs sertraline is the best. I am on mirtazapine as I couldn’t take sertraline,it is putting the damper on thoughts but early days yet. X

Mydogb in reply to Raggedcliffs6 years ago

Thanks for replying hun I have been on sertraline b4 was only on 25mg a day for 4days then I got suicidal thoughts so come off them but now I’m thinking maybe a didn’t give them time to kick in and it could have just been a intrusive thought because I didn’t act or try to act on that though it scared the life out of me doctor put me on citalpram ( I think that’s how you spell it ) I was on 10mg a day for 6 days and I had the same side effects on day 6 I got a suicidal thought I was ill with it so really scared to try new things av been giving fluxotine 20mg but scared to take them incase this happenes again plus I was spaced out on the sertraline. But a really I’m thinking a didn’t give the medicine time to kick in xx

Raggedcliffs in reply to Mydogb6 years ago

I had exactly same thoughts on sertraline but then it was always my symptom in the first place. Didn’t want to act on it but it was the fear that I would. Have heard of people combining Citalopram with mirtazapine which is helpful. Mirtazapine works quicker than others. X

Mydogb in reply to Raggedcliffs6 years ago

My suicidal thoughts have stuck though it’s horrible I don’t want to die or even think about it ! I try to tell my self it’s just a thought & no one with harm ocd or intrusive thoughts have acted out or anxiety because it sickens them that much they do sudside all my intrusive thoughts do but then they come back I’m like why me? Av been a good person all my life I I’m in my 30s now and only had these thoughts since last October I just hope one day they will leave and not return because it’s so upsetting for me and my family xx

Raggedcliffs in reply to Mydogb6 years ago

I sympathise, mine are exactly the same. I am in my early 60’s and have suffered on and off since I was 30. The mistake I keep making is coming off the meds when I feel better. GP told me years ago to take a small dose for life or they would return but stupidly I think I know better. Hope you get on with new meds, it’s a pain waiting for them to kick in. Xx

Mydogb in reply to Raggedcliffs6 years ago

I will try my best to fight though the side effects and if it’s really bad then I will stop soon as xx

Sallyskins6 years ago

I've been on sertraline for quite a few years and found it really good. But it doesn't suit everyone and some people don't get on with other SSRIs either. Although most meds take a while to kick in, it isn't good to have to put up with suicidal feelings meanwhile, and nor should you.

I have just been googling clomipramine, as I've just heard that it has been discontinued. Apparently the factory shut down. It's still available in some areas in 10 mg capsules. It is tolerated and works for a lot of people and I'm disgusted that they have discontinued it. It's quite an old medication, having been introduced in 1967 when it was hailed as a wonder drug.

I took clomipramine for many years and it really worked well, though it did make me feel dopey. It kept the OCD down.

I'm not knowledgeable about other meds, but it's worth giving some a go and persevering for a few weeks. They can make you feel worse before you feel better, but you should not be having suicidal thoughts.

Mydogb in reply to Sallyskins6 years ago

Av been trying to do it on my own with CBT I go to the gym and exercise every single day I can do things on my own not because I have to but I want to! To Tell my self I can do this. Then bang a thought pops in! They do subside but then come back to me a think my god why me? Av never took drugs never been a drinker in my life I have 3 beautiful kids that I live for. It’s just so hard at the mo because I think I may act on my thoughts that’s what worry’s me

Sallyskins in reply to Mydogb6 years ago

I know that exercise can do a lot for your mental health and I know I don't do enough! And CBT certainly helps. But meds make it easier to do CBT.

Mydogb in reply to Sallyskins6 years ago

Al just have to try and push my self

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