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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ocdgirl 08/21/2008

Did you notice an increase in symptoms? I noticed that with my Zoloft and then now again with the Luvox, it's very strong, but I want to give it a chance. Will it get better?

deleted_user 08/21/2008

what I notice is that with people with OCD we hyper monitor everything at the start. That may be the cause of the additional anxiety.

I would relax and if things are still bad in a week or so you can always taper off and get on another medication.

deleted_user 08/21/2008

You can also (and should) discuss this with your psychiatrist. Sometimes(I forget the medical term) another medication can be given jointly to deal with side effects. e.g. I am on buspar to help deal with the tooth grinding.

Hope things improve.

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