Posted by 88ivories on April 3, 2003, at 16:22:44
In reply to Re:new to this, anyone had trouble with Lexapro?, posted by Luziluna on April 3, 2003, at 16:05:12
> Hi,
> I have a disorder known as BDD- or Body Dysmorphic Disorder- its related to OCD, only involves severe and persistant obsessions about perceived defects in appearance. I recently tried Paxil, but stopped after 8 days because I was flushing so severely that I looked badly sunburned! Not good, since my particular BDD preoccupation is with my skin! I am going to talk to my doctor tomorrow about Lexapro or Celexa. Anyone tried these, and if so, any side effects that were unacceptable? I can't take the flushing, so if it happens with the others, I will just try some other approach to treating this disorder. All suggestions are welcome. Thanks!Hi...I am new to this posting board as a poster, but not as a reader. I have used this resource to my benefit for close to 5 years and have just now decided to participate and share all that I have learned from personal experience. From my research and personal experience, SSRIs will affect each person a little differently. One drug may work great for one person and not at all for another. I have had some issues with BDD and can understand the pain associated (although I was never treated for this). I was on Luvox for several years, but it had a bad affect on my liver - this will not be true for all users. Paxil didn't work, Celexa has been wonderful. BDD is something you will probably also need to bundle some good talk therpy along w/ meds. Don't give up...all of these issues have solutions. Some take more time than others. The first step is deciding to take control instead of it controlling you! Good luck! 88ivories.
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