Posted by bigcat on October 26, 2005, at 9:39:35
In reply to Re: Dexedrine/Stimulants making OCD unbearable » bigcat, posted by Sarah T. on October 25, 2005, at 23:38:43
Hey Sarah,
I've given Luvox and Anafrinil relatively brief trials with no sucess. The Anafrinil was rather neutral, but the Luvox had some nasty start up problems (cranked up anxiety, extreme social paranoia, confusion). I would definately consider trying the Anafrinil again in the future. Part of the reason why exploring this option may be a good idea is because my very first psych symptoms to appear were OCD-related.
About 15 years ago, I started biting my gums, clenching my jaw for the pain it produced, and rolling my eyes. I had many issues related to contamination and tainted thoughts. These symptoms have gradually eased (though they have never gone away completely). I still pick away at my cuticles religiously, adicted to the pain it produces. But my main problem over the past 10 years has been a progressively worsening, and currently all-consuming, depression. However, there may be logic to attacking the depression through OCD-related medications like Anafrinil, since obsessive worrying and ceaseless, circling thought patterns still plague me. And OCD definately seems to have been a precursor for my severe depression. Thanks so much for responding.
-matt-
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