Posted by brynb on July 16, 2016, at 18:08:33
In reply to Re: Update--Re: Best AD for Melancholia » brynb, posted by SLS on July 14, 2016, at 6:47:16
> > She's ok (thank G-d), I just get these OCD-like thoughts
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> I don't think true OCD matches the thought pattern you describe. You should research the differences between OCD and rumination. I wouldn't mention OCD if your you display ruminations only. It might confuse both you and your doctors in choosing treatments.
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> I don't know.I don't either. I don't know enough about OCD and/or its differences compared to rumination. I do act compulsively by calling my loved ones a lot/excessively and running home constantly to check on my dog. I also have horrible/violent thoughts about loved ones NOT because I want them to happen but because I fear them. I'll follow up more w/ my pdoc during our next visit in a few weeks.
On the bright side, in the short time I've added Desipramine to my Lexapro (and other 2 meds), I've already noticed an improvement in my mood and some quieting of my mind. I don't know if it can happen that quickly, but I'm surprised. I am tired and nauseous, but I'll ride out the SEs for now with the hopes that they'll subside and the med will continue to work.
-b
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