Anti anxiety medication ocd
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Anyone on anti anxiety medication? Or have been for prior pregnancies? I'm 23 weeks and I'm so worried about a lot of things making me sick (I also struggle with OCD and it has gotten really bad the last couple months, I spend a lot of time washing my hands). The worst thing for me is that we've had a cat living with us for the last three months and I am terrified of toxoplasmosis and it has really ruined me as far as my anxiety goes... gahh...
I would definately research the medication when you know what it is and see what it does do. I would think you would need an anti anxiety for OCD. but again, I am no professional.
It is an anxiety disorder so I have finally went on anti anxiety medication. Yes, anger is one of the effects of OCD. I did not deal with it for years ( anger) I had learned to control it but then I had some major stress in my life and I found myself blowing up at everything and everyone. I recommend medication and counseling ( counseling for both of you). There are also support groups out there that you may want to check into.
It's probably safer than antidepressants or anti-anxiety medication, but I wouldn't want to have a child while taking any kind of brain-affecting drug -- remember, what you're taking your child is taking.
So I was totally surprised when it did take away my depression. When you mention your anxiety, you may also need an anti-anxiety medication if the anti-depressants don't help you. And in the meantime, I hope that you will try to access your supportive voice to give you encouragement about going back to work. Good luck.
I have been suffering from anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, general worry and depression since I was 12. It is getting better somewhat because I am suffering less hypochondriac related anxiety attacks about my heart, im able to push negative thoughts to the side, etc. I still feel worried every day though and almost as if I am in a dream like state. M life needs to get better mentally but I do not want to gain fat or become lazy with medications.
t feel better in two weeks to come back and we will reassess the medication. I have OCD and the anxiety triggers the thoughts. I just think it is because I feel so unreal right now. This is the worst part of anxiety for me. I feel so out of touch and I am very impatient when I feel like this. I just want it to go away as fast as possible. I know it takes time it just feels like an eternity. Thanks again.
This goes for treating depression, OCD. and anxiety. While various studies can suggest the odds of a specific response, the only way you know is to try and see what happens.
That is why you need to be in close contact with your prescriber.
Also as Jaquta rightly emphasizes, for all these conditions therapy is essential for best results.
The medication they usually prescribe for is anti-depressents or anti-anxiety pills i believe, but therapy is usually more effective anyway (I think they may give you both). Medication is not usually intended for long-term purposes in OCD anyway.
All anti-anxiety and anti-depressants that I know of will cause sexual side effects ie. low libido, lack of abilty to 'perform', etc. I have taken several different ones over the years, and still take them. I have actually chosen to tolerate the low libido in exchange for not feeling miserable all day every day. I am also married, 17 years now, and we are happy. We have had to make adjustments in our sex life to accomodate my low drive.
Hey,
I am on Pristiq for anxiety purposes. Anxiety and depression go hand in hand, and most anti-depressants act as anti-anxiety meds as well. When I was perscribed Pristiq my psychiatrist didnt even know I have depression, she was just treating me for anxiety. And let me tell you, Pristiq changed my life the first few months I took it...as in my anxiety went from 100% every single day to barely getting any anxiety over the course of a month.
I was recently diagnosed with OCD and anxiety. My doctor has put me on Zoloft 100mg daily and Klonopin 0.5mg twice a day. I am afraid to start either medication. I know that sounds Crazy!!! but I have been searching the internet over for info on these 2 drugs for the past 2 days but would really like some real people to tell me their experiences with these. Most of my OCD and anxiety issues revolve around health issues/illness....
These are medications that are often prescribed for OCD, anxiety, depression. The sertraline can have side effects. What are you feeling like? I don't want to list side affects because I don't want you to start looking for particular one. :) How much Sertraline are you taking and how much alprazolam do you take during the day?
Well, ocd is a disorder that needs to be treated. With all psychiatric disorders, there is no 100 percent guarantee. But with medication and therapy, you have your best chance to minimize the effect of having the disorder. I would absolutely seek the help of a psychiatrist. Let us know how you are doing!
However I am not doing well right now with severe depression and fear of dying in my sleep and feeling like nothing is real. I am going to the doctor tomorrow and it is a possibility that she might change my meds. Can anti-depressants kill you in your sleep? Can anxiety kill you in your sleep? Can depression kill you in your sleep. Also I am only 13 years old. Please help.
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