Posted by viridis on February 15, 2003, at 14:06:08
In reply to Re: when and how to get a second opinion?, posted by stjames on February 14, 2003, at 22:48:52
I'll just second (third?) the suggestion that you try a benzo and see if it helps. You might be surprised. Klonopin is best for me and many others here. You should feel it right away, and although initially side effects like sleepiness and lack of coordination may occur, for me these disappeared very quickly.
I don't have OCD, but I do have obsessive tendencies, and Klonopin helps a great deal. My sister has been diagnosed with OCD -- not really severe, and it comes and goes. She finds Xanax (another benzo) very helpful when she's in an obsessive phase. I respond well to Xanax too, and use it occasionally for very stressful situations, along with Klonopin.
Benzos are excellent drugs for many, and very safe.
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