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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reneep31
reneep31

Hello, I've been on many antidepressants for the last twenty years. My new psychiatrist looked at my gene test and said I lack a gene to transmit serotonin. She wants me to start on a low level of lithium, eventually add some lamictal. I'm very scared about this, because lithium sounds dangerous to me. I've just had all of these recurring thoughts about death for years, was diagnosed with anxiety, now they are saying OCD and depression.



Has anyone tried Lithium and Lamictal?  I'm currently on Pristiq, but she is taking me off of that.


Thanks so much for any advice or info!

TieDyeBi
TieDyeBi
I was actually on lamictal for my epilepsy. My strongest side effect was anger. However side effects can be different for everyone especially if they're being used to treat different illnesses. So I would just talk to your doctor. And ultimately, if you aren't comfortable with doing the drugs, then there's usually an alternative.
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