Posted by jsarirose on August 14, 2002, at 0:33:28
In reply to Re: Complicated OCD, MAOI?, posted by cybercafe on August 13, 2002, at 18:17:00
> what is his reasoning to conclude that you can never have complete remission? .... or is it just that he feels it's better to have okay short term gains than really good long term gains
Don't forget about the option of augmenting your drugs. I was on Prozac and had initial success. My doctor added some other drugs (unfortunately it was quite a while ago and I don't remember what) and it seemed to boost the effect.
I agree it's best to give the drug a good run if you can stand it, making sure to go up to the maximum dosage before deciding it doesn't work. I've noticed I seem to need the highest dose for most drugs to get any benefit.
I'm currently on Parnate and Lamictal. I have major long term depression and minor OCD. The OCD doesn't sound nearly as serious as yours, but the Parnate has helped me all around.
-Jessica
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