Posted by cpallen79 on August 26, 2004, at 12:48:11
In reply to Thanks cpallen 79 for your response » cpallen79, posted by BRC on August 25, 2004, at 22:38:26
Hi Brc.... hmm, there's been alot that has helped me /w OCD... namely I'd say Paxil and Luvox have been the most beneficial in terms of SSRIS... unfortunately Luvox makes me hypomanic so I'm thinking about heading back to my beloved Paxil or doing cymbalta, that new antidepressant. I've found that mood stabilizers help keep me on somewhat of a level playing field, but I do have a mild case of bipolar that surfaced last winter and is aggravated by the Luvox so that's why I take a mood stabilizer. Also, talking with my therapist about my obsessions, no matter how wierd or freaky they are helps... he listens and most of all understands as he has a background and experience in some of this stuff...liek I said, I assure you that as you get used to OCD that it won't be as paralyzing. It's a tick that will be there, but eventually it won't bother you as much and life will go on. Again, I can't emphasize how much the healthboards.com help, it's a great site with great people.
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