flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Nov 7, 2016 17:38:55 GMT
And are comfortable sharing , I'm interested in what meds have worked well for you. I know this is a very personal question so I completely understand if I don't get any responses but thought it was worth a shot. Thanks.
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Post by redshoes on Nov 7, 2016 18:25:53 GMT
Someone close to me is being treated for trichotillomania and while this condition shares characteristic with OCD, the treatment is only behavioral therapy and trigger-management, etc. No meds involved.
So I'm not really sure that answers your question....sorry
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 7, 2016 18:52:32 GMT
I have a friend's son who has tap issues. He turns them on and off over and over in the bathroom. He spends hours in there if he can get away with it. These are called his "bathroom rituals". He takes Zoloft for it. He also attends a support group for it and sees a psych every month to discuss symptoms and problems and solutions.
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Nov 7, 2016 19:15:24 GMT
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Post by Sparki on Nov 7, 2016 19:18:50 GMT
My nephew is on meds for ADHD, OCD, and tourette syndrome. He is on a combo of meds to manage it.
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Post by Mary_K on Nov 7, 2016 19:28:17 GMT
My son is on Fluvoxamine for OCD. It doesn't relieve it COMPLETELY but it makes life bearable.
Mary K
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Post by peasapie on Nov 7, 2016 19:29:27 GMT
My niece is also on Zoloft for OCD.
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Post by hookedonpeas on Nov 8, 2016 4:17:55 GMT
I was on Prozac for years, once that stopped working I started Luvox or Fluvoximine. It's a sister drug to Prozac and is specifically for OCD. It has been a game changer. I need to be on a higher dose, however the constipation prevents me from increasing to the dose I need. Regardless, I can manage (most of the time). HTH
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Nov 8, 2016 5:02:41 GMT
Thank you, I will ask about these. I wish all who are taking the best of results!
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Post by berty on Nov 8, 2016 5:35:49 GMT
I'm not a professional therapist, so take this with a big grain of salt. Years ago I studied OCD in school and they said the best outcome comes from cognitive behavioral therapy in addition to drug therapy. The drugs played a secondary role of helping, but the CBT was the main approach. Obviously, everyone's experiences may differ, but I just wanted to add my 2 cents.
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Nov 8, 2016 9:53:17 GMT
DD had crippling OCD for a couple of years, and she took high doses of sertraline (which I think Zoloft is). As the PP said, CBT is also required. The drugs alone will not usually make enough difference, sufferers have to learn how to change their thinking, and modify their behaviour.
It's such a frustrating illness to witness, but even worse to suffer from. DD always knew her actions and thoughts were illogical, but the primitive part of her brain took over, and forced her to continue. She had to count everything, reorganise stuff (she avoided our cutlery drawer for several years as she had to count every knife, fork and spoon, and make them tidy), and all sorts of other rituals.
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Post by peppermintpatty on Nov 8, 2016 12:29:58 GMT
I am on Adderall for OCD. I have ADD as well but the original reason was for OCD. It does help.
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Post by teddyw on Nov 8, 2016 12:35:05 GMT
My dd takes Zoloft for this. She started with Prozac first but it made her suicidal. She also went to therapy to learn alternative behaviors.
Our pediatrician said if you treat this before young adulthood the outcome is much better because the brain isn't fully developed.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2016 12:38:55 GMT
Dd has ocd, general anxiety childhood onset, impulse controll issues, and Aspergers. She is on non traditional meds as SSRIs do not work well for those on the spectrum. She had horrible side effects from zoloft, and 2 others.
She is on Tenex (guanfacine) and gabapentin. Due to POTS and Dysautonomia we had to reduce her meds quite a bit.
They help some but the reduction not as well.
She also did PCIT, Floortime, and play therapy to help. With those she was taught techniques to help with everything going on.
Those were more beneficial for her then the meds.
Its pretty much when the anxiety and ocd become friends thatbits hard to break the cycle.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2016 12:40:41 GMT
My dd takes Zoloft for this. She started with Prozac first but it made her suicidal. She also went to therapy to learn alternative behaviors. Our pediatrician said if you treat this before young adulthood the outcome is much better because the brain isn't fully developed. Yes, we were told the same. And being on meds helps the child take.in what they are learning in therapy. We are happy to see dd use those techniques as she is weened off.of her meds |
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Post by Florida Cindy on Nov 8, 2016 12:55:54 GMT
I have it, thanks to fibromyalgia. I take Lexapro and Wellbutrin. I also take Malic Acid.
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