Medication???

[Hormone-mess]

I think after 5 months of talk therapy and a bunch of natural homeopathic remedies, I'm throwing in the towel. I was really hoping these things would work and I wouldn't need a prescription, but it hasn't worked. I have generalized anxiety, OCD and occasional panic attacks. What are good SSRI's for these? Personal experience would be nice to hear.

[Wyominganxiety]

I too tried the natural approach and it wasn't working. I have gad agoraphobia and panic disorder I'm now on 40 mg citalopram and 2.5 mg of valium when needed.

[Hormone-mess in reply to Wyominganxiety]

Does the citalopram work well? How long until it worked? Is citalopram a benzodiazepine? Or SSRI?

[Wyominganxiety in reply to Hormone-mess]

It's an ssri, I have been on it 5 weeks tomorrow started on 20 mg, I feel a little better feel like I want to do things and with the small amount of valium I am able to go out without having a panic attack I have noticed I'm not dwelling on the small things anymore still have a wats to go but I think they are working!

[lady_peaseblossom]

I've been on sertraline (the generic version of Zoloft) for about four months now, and it's been a real lifesaver. I've got GAD and depression, and it works well in treating those, though I've read that it also works for OCD as well.

One thing I should warn you about is that SSRIs generally take around 4-8 weeks to fully kick in, and you might notice an increase in your symptoms during that time. This is a common side effect and it's completely normal. The first two weeks were an absolute nightmare for me as my anxiety went through the roof, but as I stuck it out and kept taking the pills the panic attacks eventually tapered off to the point where I'm completely panic-free now and back to my old self.

I would suggest sticking with the therapy even if you do decide to go on medication. That way you have a safety net just in case your anxiety becomes unbearable during the adjustment process.

Good luck! Hope you find a treatment that works for you. c: