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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ammxo9
ammxo9
all us ocders please read-

I need to know some SUCESS stories of MEDICINES either one or a combination that have been good for treating the obsessive thoughts part of ocd, like violent, sexual, etc. the THOUGHTS, please reply asap I go see my doctor tomorrow !
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is probably too late, but my dr. put me on Depekene and Prozac and the combination seems to be working nicely. :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
its all so individual,right. but i went from just prozac for 15 yrs to needing a tweek w/ wellbutrin added 2 it. works well w/ lithium and tegretol 4 bipolar II and ocd. keep trying. T.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I dont think specific meds will focus on certain obsessions. That is where cbt or erp is used.
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