Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

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jennielouises 04/02/2010

I have been taking citalopram for over 5 years. I haw decided to come off it (with the docs guidance) as it was playing havock with the rest of my body. I was on 20mg a day and am now down to 5. But I can feel myself loosing control again. My moods r bad, I'm twitching more, washing my hands more and basically hving obsessions more. I think I need to go back up to at least 10mg but surely I can't be on it for the rest of my life can I? My periods and stuff are already messed up and I'm sure it's cuz of that.I also have ibs and other digestive probs that I am sure is cuz of the pills. What shall I do? Oh I should mention that at the money I have just started a new job and am moving out of my parents house in with my boyfriend in June. Maybe it's too stressful? Help needed!

bethmach 04/02/2010

Have you considered trying a different medication or do you want to be med-free? If so I think CBT is your best option. Have you had CBT?

jennielouises 04/03/2010

Yep had loads of cbt. My OCD was under control which is why I was gonna come off them. Was on fluoxitine when I was younger but it made me like a zombie. What else is there

deleted_user 04/03/2010

I'm in the same boat recently tried to go off of ssri after a bad experience with Prozac. After a week I was feeling so so bad that I resorted back to my old faithful citalopram. Ive been trying many other drugs but every time I go back to it. It's a vicious cycle. I'm also going through a major transition I'm getting ready to move, my house is going into foreclosure. I was having major head ache, stomach ache, tired, aggravation, sensitivity to noise, and light. I was so sick I couldn't help but go back on it. I too have had cbt. I've come to the conclusion that I have to be on it for the time being. I also go to college and have two children I can not aford a relapse. I can't just lay do and be sick and emotionally shamble. I believe these ssri's are more habbit forming then stated.. take care of your self...

jennielouises 04/04/2010

Ok so I took 10mg yesterday and today and I already feel better. Maybe I just need to be on that for a while?

deleted_user 04/04/2010

I have been on citalopram and klonopin for over 15 yrs. citalopram 2mg two x a day
Klonopin 4mg four x a day

This combination has helped me and I must say if I have a lot of stress OCD will cause the meds not to works as well.

I go to a physchiatrist and a therapist since I was 19 yrs old.

I pray that our Lord cover you and all who suffer from ocd have relief and know that the LORD will cover you each and every way.

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