Hello- so my intrusive thoughts came back and i upped my lexapro from 5mg to 20mg. Now for 2 weeks. Still don’t feel great. Anyone know if it takes longer to get back in your system? Or what? Frustrated . Txs
hey there! i totally get where you're coming from, and i wish i could just say something magical to make you feel better right away. but i don't want to provide reassurance to your OCD because it's kind of like feeding a stray cat—if you feed it, it just keeps coming back for more, right? but remember, you're definitely not alone in this! your OCD is just being extra annoying and loud today, but that doesn't mean you're not making progress. keep doing your best and try not to listen to the OCD chatter too much. sometimes it just takes a bit of time for things to settle down, especially with medication changes. hang in there, you're doing amazing!! sending you lots of strength and hope!
I'm so sorry you're feeling frustrated right now. I can really relate to the struggle of waiting for medication adjustments to take effect. I wish I could tell you something to make you feel better instantly, but we both know that wouldn't help in the long run. It sounds like your OCD is being particularly chatty and annoying at the moment, and I know how hard that can be. Just do your best to not listen to it and remember, you're stronger than your OCD. Keep hanging in there, and perhaps consider reaching out to your healthcare provider to discuss your concerns.
I'm so sorry you're feeling frustrated right now. I hear you, and I know how tough it can be to wait for medication adjustments to take effect. When I had to adjust my medication in the past, I remember feeling so impatient and anxious, wondering if I would ever feel better. It's completely normal to feel this way, and you're not alone in this struggle. Sometimes, it can take a few weeks for the full effects of a dosage change to be felt. It might be helpful to reach out to your doctor to discuss your concerns and see if there are any other steps you can take in the meantime. You're doing the best you can, and it's important to be gentle with yourself during this process. Remember, you have the strength to get through this challenging time.
Thank you all. Been on the 20 for past 2 wks. Feel minimal relief. Not like I have in the past. The thought Of playing around with another med to see if it will work is giving me anxiety.
I’m Farley new to being diagnosed wirh Ocd my entire life I was called a hypochondriac because I was always obsessing thinking I had all these things wrong w me , eventually after I had my daughter turned into obsessing of her health when I finally knew something was wrong was when I became obsessed with “kill your daughter “ sentence in my head over and over again crying scared , eventually got help been on meds for a year low dosage recently it just came back because I’ve been stressed out and got triggered my doctor increased my medication did anyone else notice more anxiety when increasing your ssri for the first couple weeks? 😭
Hi all, what is the best medication for OCD I’m currently taking lexapro 20mg. It does the job for the most part but not fully. Not looking for a miracle potion but just thought I’d ask what everyone else’s experience’s were and if any in particular work better for this shitty condition. Thanks !
Dr has prescribed me Lexapro for ocd until I can get in to see a psych eventually, I’m about to start therapy in January aswell…. Was just wondering if anyone has had positive experiences with Lexapro? I know everyone is different, so maybe I could just ask for anyone who has found a medication that works for them, I just wanted to know a thorough explanation of how it makes you feel & how it has helped with your intrusions/ocd… I am quite nervous to try it because of side affects and fear it’s just another trial error phase…. I have quit smoking pot and going to stick with taking it same time every day where as in the past with 2 previous meds I was still smoking and not having a routine with when I took the meds. So obviously it didn’t work properly… can someone just give me a bit of hope, please?
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