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Posted 3/4/2016 2:18 PM (GMT -5)
I was just wondering if anyone else here had severe ocd along with their anxiety and panic disorder?..Everything is kind of in full swing for me right now. My anxiety/panic attacks and now my ocd came into the mix and is fueling everything..I think I'm having like a relapse from going off of Lexapro almost a year ago..I gained so much weight on it and I felt good for a few months then some stressful situations came up and I would get a random thought and obsess about it all day everyday and have been obsessing about the same thing for like 8 months and they've had me on Lamictal forever along with Lexapro but I'm not bipolar or manic depressive so I'm not sure why I was on that I was really young and just kind of took what they prescribed me. But now I'm just a hot mess...Also has anyone had any luck with Buspar? I've been prescribed it and haven't started it yet..I didn't see such great reviews for it helping much with any of the above issues. But any suggestions I will literally try anything..I haven't had luck with therapists..the whole "breathing techniques" do absolutely nothing for me and I try to tell them that..They don't tell me how to help my ocd they just throw breathing exercises at me...i don't think they understand the severity of my panic attacks and intrusive thoughts.
Posted 3/4/2016 10:37 PM (GMT -5)
Hi RCG,

I only get OCD thought patterns when I my anxiety is really high. It is very difficult to have intrusive thoughts you know are unrealistic...but cause worry none the less!

We do have links in our Resources for self help for OCD, so be sure and check those out...

...and do all you can to keep your overall anxiety levels as low as possible, with relaxation techniques. If breathing exercises are not your thing...there are dozens of other to try. Again, see our Resources.

Do you see a GP or P-doc for your prescriptions? If you don't currently have a psychiatrist for your Rx plan...I would highly recommend seeking a referral, and having a complete med evaluation. It sounds like you could use some updates/changes.

Keep posting and we'll keep you encouraged. :)

S.C.
Posted 3/4/2016 10:45 PM (GMT -5)
I see a psych doc...I've moved and am moving again so I'm leaving the doc that I really like :/ I'm moving back from where I came from and I didn't like the doc there at all...Im home now but have to move back to a different state due to my S/O job so its stressful...idk what I can do for medications ativan isn't doing it...I was on lexapro for like 6 years but still would have bad anxiety spells but I'd snap out of it eventually but I'm not snapping out of it this time..
Posted 3/4/2016 10:57 PM (GMT -5)
I hope you can find a completely new doctor at your next residence that can help.

Don't give up...you will find the right plan...it is just a matter of time and perseverance.

Keep up with the coping skills even of you don't feel like they are making a difference...again, it takes time and commitment for the results to happen.

Keep up hope!

S.C.
Posted 3/5/2016 7:07 AM (GMT -5)
Hi

Yes I have bad OCD along with other diagnosis.

I have found Prozac to be a very effective med to help treat my OCD but I had to go upto 60mg I also find Mindfulness Meditation helpful so have a look at the links in the resources.

Hibee
Posted 3/5/2016 4:10 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, I have had both for years. As I have gotten older and have health issues, it sometimes almost paralyzes me! I have taken Buspar and it has helped. I have also been on Xanax for years. I so envy the calm people that I know and wish I knew their secret. Seriously though, I guess it's just the way we were born and we just have to keep fighting to manage it.
Posted 3/5/2016 4:20 PM (GMT -5)
Oh maybe I will give the buspar a try then because the ativan isn't working anymore and I've only been on a few months and its starting to give me vertigo...its just bad right now I can't even function..and I'm just wondering if it will ever go away...
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