Posted by Dinah on August 13, 2002, at 17:11:05
In reply to i cant do this much longer, posted by sleepynscared on August 13, 2002, at 15:31:13
There's more than one thing it could be, I guess. If it's OCD or some other anxiety disorder, Zoloft might work very well for you. My obsessions were under control on Luvox, a related medication.
Some therapy of some sort would also probably be useful, especially with the help of medications. There are a lot of cognitive behavioral techniques for handling anxiety and insomnia. Have you looked into finding a therapist? And did you see a psychiatrist or a general practitioner for your medication?
It sounds like you're in a lot of pain, but please don't be afraid to follow your doctor's recommendations. Taking pills isn't a sign of weakness, and medications can give you a stable base to work on your problems in therapy. Do you have any particular fears about taking medication? Perhaps you could talk about them here or with your doctor.
Take care,
Dinah
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