Question regarding medication.

I struggle with this too. I don't want to be on medication but my panic attacks and depression got so bad it sent me home from work one day.. my ocd is just so rampant I had to do something. I'm on a low dose of Prozac and I start therapy soon. I think it's important to do your research come up with a plan you feel comfortable with. I plan yo use this temporarily until I'm back on track. I'm 33. I've suffered a lot of trauma and have had OCD most my life I tried Prozac and Lexapro in my young adult life but only lasted on the two for a year. In addition, to therapy. It doesn't have to be a permanent thing.. this is the first time I've needed a medication since I was 19-20. Wishing you the best on your journey and sending love!

Hi, I’m currently on Prozac and have been on it for 5+ years so I thought I’d share my thoughts with you. Prozac has done wonders for me in terms of my depression, but the only medication that really helped my OCD was Abilify. Also, no, Prozac is not addictive. My mom was against me taking meds for my mental health for a long time too. It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom that she relented. I started taking meds at the age of 13 and I’m currently 21. I’m sorry your mom thinks that taking medication is “running away” from your OCD because that is simply not true. You are the one putting in the hard work with ERP, the meds are only acting as a helping tool for your treatment. That is very important for anyone who is considering starting medication to understand. Good luck with ERP, OCD is a highly misunderstood condition and it’s hard for others to understand how much those of us with it struggle. If going on medication is something you truly want, I urge you to advocate for yourself.

i'm really sorry to hear how much your ocd has been impacting your life and relationships. it sounds incredibly tough, especially when you're trying to find the best way to manage it while also considering your mom's concerns. it's important to have support and understanding as you navigate through this, including exploring options like prozac as part of your treatment plan alongside therapy. 💔 by the way, have you heard about this new ai-powered ocd therapy tool called 'unstuck'? when i was in a similar spot, what really helped me was this free ai ocd therapy tool called "unstuck" (unstuckmyocd.com/try) that my nocd therapist recommended. i think it'll be especially helpful for you because it offers personalized, step-by-step support that can complement your erp therapy, acting like an ocd therapist in your pocket for those moments when you're feeling overwhelmed. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have qs or just want to talk more! <3